Temp Tax Accountant - Africa

NOV, Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a temporary Tax Accountant to join the Finance team in South Africa. The role involves managing tax compliance across Africa, collaborating with international teams, and ensuring adherence to complex tax regulations. Ideal candidates have a BCom Degree, over 5 years of experience in tax accounting, and a solid understanding of both local and international tax laws. This position provides exposure to diverse markets and a chance to be part of a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Career growth within a multinational environment

Collaborative culture

Exposure to diverse tax landscapes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
• Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
• Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
• Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, and Stamp Duty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for US GAAP reporting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation

Interaction with finance teams across multiple countries

Excellent tax accounting and compliance skills

Strong attention to detail

Independent and proactive

Education

BCom Degree or similar

Job description

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled tax professional looking to make an impact in a global organization? NOV is seeking a temporary Tax Accountant to join our Finance team in Africa (Cape Town). This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, partner with international teams, and ensure compliance with complex tax regulations—all within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Why Join NOV?

At NOV, we power the industry that powers the world. As part of our worldwide tax team, you’ll play a vital role in managing tax compliance and accounting across Africa, ensuring we meet both local and international standards. You’ll gain exposure to diverse markets, collaborate with global experts, and be part of a company committed to innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage corporate tax accounting and compliance across Africa.
• Review statutory tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, and Stamp Duty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for US GAAP reporting (FIN48, FAS5).
• Review annual tax webforms for US GAAP reporting (TQFAS109).
• Support SOX reporting and ensure robust tax control processes.
• Partner with local and central finance teams to strengthen tax-related internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory tax regulations.
• Lead and maintain standardized balance sheet tax account reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with external tax service providers as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• BCom Degree or similar (Tax specialization preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
• Exposure to tax in the African region is essential.
• Experience in a multinational group is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duty, etc.).
• Ability to interact effectively with finance teams across multiple countries.
• Excellent tax accounting and compliance skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Independent, proactive, and highly organized—ready to take initiative.

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a global leader in the oil and gas services industry.
• Exposure to diverse tax landscapes across Africa.
• Career growth within an innovative, multinational environment.
• A collaborative culture where your expertise truly makes a difference.

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

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.