Temp Africa AP Accountant

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town. This temporary role involves managing supplier accounts, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. You will play a crucial role in analyzing financial information and preparing reports while collaborating with various teams across Africa. If you possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting theory, and the ability to work independently, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization and enhance your career in finance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary level qualification in administration or finance is required.
• Experience in general administration, analysis, and accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts and process AP invoices timely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with expense approvals and authorized suppliers.
• Prepare payments for all countries in line with centralized processes.

Skills

Accounting Theory

Detail Orientation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Independence

Microsoft Applications

Education

Tertiary Level Administration or Finance Qualification

Tools

JDE

TAP

Microsoft Applications

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.