Temp Africa AP Accountant

NOV, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town. This temporary role involves managing supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and processing payments across various countries. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of accounting theory, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Join a global family dedicated to powering the industry that powers the world, and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary level qualification in finance or administration required.
• General administration and accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Prepare payments for third-party and intercompany transactions.

Skills

Accounting Theory

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Microsoft Applications

Education

Tertiary Level Administration or Finance Qualification

Tools

JDE

TAP

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Job Description

NOV Africa is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to support our Finance team in Cape Town on a temporary contract. This is a centralized AP role for all JDE ledgers across Africa and in this role you will be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting controls and procedures, in line with NOV and local statutory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Manage supplier email accounts and clear out invoices daily to JDE.
• Obtain coding for all expenses and ensure transactions allocated correctly.
• Process all AP invoices and supporting documents accurately and on time through TAP.
• Ensure that all taxes are accurately calculated, accounted for, and withheld.
• Work with suppliers and teams in country to ensure any queries are resolved timeously.
• Ensure compliance of expense approvals in line with DOA limits for all transactions.
• Ensure only authorized suppliers are used.

Inter-Company and Foreign Payments Process

• Obtain IC invoices and supporting documents from Controllers/IC partners and process.
• Obtain coding for all expenses and ensure transactions allocated correctly.
• Ensure compliance of expense approval and authorisation for all IC transactions.

Payments

• Prepare 3rd party and intercompany payments for all countries in line with centralized payments process and monthly schedule on a weekly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS: Tertiary level administration or finance qualification.

EXPERIENCE: General administration, analyst and accounting experience.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Basic understand of accounting theory
• Highly detail orientated and organized in work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications

If your skills and experience align with this role, we encourage you to submit your application.

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.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
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About the Team

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