Temp GL Accountant Assistant

NOV is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant to support our Africa Accounting Shared Service team based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands‑on experience in a global organization while contributing to key accounting, audit, and reporting activities. In this role, you’ll support essential financial operations and month‑end processes across multiple African regions.

You will play a key part in organizing documentation, maintaining reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.

• General Accounting Support Gather, prepare, and file documentation for accounting and audit activities. Support reconciliations, audit samples, and external auditor requests.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Reconcile AR / AP accounts and balance GL to sub‑systems. Process payments and reconcile supplier statements via ERP.
• Intercompany Accounting Collect IC invoices and documentation, accrue unprocessed items, and reconcile IC balances. Support AP and assist with payment applications in the ERP.
• Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Ensure alignment between the GL and Fixed Asset / Lease sub‑systems.
• General Ledger & Month‑End Reporting Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month‑end close. Compile financial schedules and assist with ad hoc analysis and projects.
• Statutory Reporting & Compliance Support statutory and tax audit preparation. Assist with internal controls (SOX) documentation and IFRS audit processes.

• Bachelor’s degree (third year or higher) in Accounting / Finance;
  Honours is a plus.
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting, admin, or financial analysis.

• Strong grasp of accounting principles and high attention to detail.
• Analytical, organized, and able to work independently under deadlines.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Fluent in English;
  French beneficial.

• Gain valuable hands‑on experience in a global finance environment
• Work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• Contribute to meaningful financial operations across multiple African countries
• Build your skillset and strengthen your CV in a respected multinational organization