Junior GL Accountant – Africa Accounting & Reporting

National Oilwell Varco; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant in Cape Town. This position offers early-career accounting professionals the chance to gain valuable experience in a multinational environment. Responsibilities include supporting accounting operations, month-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial data. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accounting/Finance and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with an experienced team, contributing to key financial activities across multiple regions in Africa.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a global finance environment

Work alongside experienced accounting professionals

Opportunity to contribute to financial operations across Africa

Enhance your skillset in a respected multinational organization

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and file documentation for accounting and audit activities.
• Support reconciliations, audit samples, and external auditor requests.
• Reconcile AR/AP accounts and balance GL to sub-systems.
• Process payments and reconcile supplier statements via ERP.
• Collect IC invoices and documentation, accrue unprocessed items, and reconcile IC balances.
• Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Fluent in English

French (beneficial)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Honours in Accounting/Finance

Job description

A global energy services company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant in Cape Town. This position offers early-career accounting professionals the chance to gain valuable experience in a multinational environment. Responsibilities include supporting accounting operations, month-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial data. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accounting/Finance and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with an experienced team, contributing to key financial activities across multiple regions in Africa.