Temp GL Accountant Assistant

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

Job summary

A global energy services company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant in Cape Town. This position offers early-career accounting professionals the chance to gain valuable experience in a multinational environment. Responsibilities include supporting accounting operations, month-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial data. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accounting/Finance and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with an experienced team, contributing to key financial activities across multiple regions in Africa.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a global finance environment

Work alongside experienced accounting professionals

Opportunity to contribute to financial operations across Africa

Enhance your skillset 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.

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.
• Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Fluent in English

French (beneficial)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Honours in Accounting/Finance

Job description

NOV is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant to support our Africa Accounting Shared Service team based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience in a global organization while contributing to key accounting, audit, and reporting activities. In this role, you’ll support essential financial operations and month-end processes across multiple African regions. You will play a key part in organizing documentation, maintaining reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.

What You’ll Do:

• General Accounting Support
  • Gather, prepare, and file documentation for accounting and audit activities.
  • Support reconciliations, audit samples, and external auditor requests.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable
  • Reconcile AR/AP accounts and balance GL to sub-systems.
  • Process payments and reconcile supplier statements via ERP.
• Intercompany Accounting
  • Collect IC invoices and documentation, accrue unprocessed items, and reconcile IC balances.
  • Support AP and assist with payment applications in the ERP.
• Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting
  • Ensure alignment between the GL and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems.
• General Ledger & Month-End Reporting
  • Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close.
  • Compile financial schedules and assist with ad hoc analysis and projects.
• Statutory Reporting & Compliance
  • Support statutory and tax audit preparation.
  • Assist with internal controls (SOX) documentation and IFRS audit processes.

What You Bring:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (third year or higher) in Accounting/Finance; Honours is a plus.
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting, admin, or financial analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Why Join NOV ?

• Gain valuable hands‑on experience in a global finance environment
• Work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• Contribute to meaningful financial operations across multiple African countries
• Build your skillset and strengthen your CV in a respected multinational organization