Temp Africa AP Accountant

Nov; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town. This temporary role involves managing JDE ledgers across Africa, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing accurate financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier email accounts and process invoices daily in JDE.
• Prepare third-party and intercompany payments following the centralized process.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Administration

Finance Qualification

Tools

JDE

TAP

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 21, 2025

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Job Description

NOV Africa is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to support our Finance team in Cape Town on a temporary contract. This role manages all JDE ledgers across Africa and involves applying accepted accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare accurate financial reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Accounts Payable

• Manage supplier email accounts and process invoices daily in JDE.
• Obtain expense coding and ensure correct transaction allocation.
• Process all AP invoices and supporting documents accurately and timely via TAP.
• Calculate, account for, and withhold taxes correctly.
• Collaborate with suppliers and country teams to resolve queries promptly.
• Ensure expense approval compliance within DOA limits.
• Verify the use of authorized suppliers.

Inter-Company and Foreign Payments Process

• Obtain IC invoices and supporting documents from controllers/partners and process them.
• Ensure correct expense coding and transaction allocation.
• Maintain compliance with expense approval and authorization for IC transactions.

Payments

• Prepare third-party and intercompany payments following the centralized process and schedule weekly.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications : Tertiary qualification in administration or finance.

Experience : General administration, analyst, and accounting experience.

Skills and Competencies :

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in email and Microsoft Office applications.