Junior GL Accountant Assistant — Global Finance Exposure

NOV, Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global oil and gas company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant in Cape Town to support essential financial operations and month-end processes. This role offers an opportunity to assist in organizing documentation, maintaining reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Qualifications include a relevant degree and 1-2 years of accounting experience. The ideal candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Benefits

Gain valuable hands-on experience

Work alongside experienced accounting professionals

Contribute to financial operations across multiple countries

Strengthen your CV 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.
• 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.

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.
• Ensure alignment between the GL and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems.
• Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Compile financial schedules and assist with ad hoc analysis and projects.
• Support statutory and tax audit preparation.
• Assist with internal controls (SOX) documentation and IFRS audit processes.

Job description

A global oil and gas company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant in Cape Town to support essential financial operations and month-end processes. This role offers an opportunity to assist in organizing documentation, maintaining reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Qualifications include a relevant degree and 1-2 years of accounting experience. The ideal candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.