Ledger Controller

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

Job summary

A leading provider of energy industry services is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to oversee finance functions in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves managing accounting, tax, and treasury processes while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant qualifications, minimum 3 years of IFRS accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive benefits, including Medical Aid and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension

Career Growth & Development

Global Exposure

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years’ articles completed).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IFRS accounting and tax return review, ideally gained through a combination of audit and multinational finance roles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and oversee all accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in treasury management by identifying financial needs and handling cash management.
• Collaborate with the Country Controller and Tax Manager to ensure tax processes are optimized and compliant.

Job description

NOV, a leading global provider of equipment and services for the energy industry, is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, South Africa. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full range of finance functions within the Ledger, including accounting, tax, and treasury, while working closely with the Country Controller, Accounting Shared Service Center, Operations, and Corporate Managers for Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and oversee all accounting processes, including AR, AP, cash, costing & inventory, and general accounting, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that meets NOV's high standards.
• Actively participate in treasury management by identifying financial needs, analyzing FX exposures, and handling daily cash and debt management.
• Collaborate with the Country Controller and Tax Manager to ensure tax processes are optimized and tax reporting is accurate and compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years’ articles completed).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IFRS accounting and tax return review, ideally gained through a combination of audit and multinational finance roles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with employees at all levels.

What We Offer

• Working as part of a multi-national and multi-cultural team with wide exposure within Africa.
• Competitive benefits, including Medical Aid, Pension, and 13th principali.
• Career Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional development through training, mentorship and exposure to global best practices.
• Global Exposure: Collaboration with international teams across NOV’s global network, gaining insights into diverse business environments.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: A workplace that values diversity, collaboration and respect, fostering both personal and professional growth.

We are seeking professionals with the mindset to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate proactivity and the ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy. Strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, analytical capability and in‑depth technical knowledge are essential qualities.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

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About the Team

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