GL Accountant Assistant (temp 9 months) (Cape Town) at NOV

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Africa GL Accountant Junior will participate to the below accounting activities and will have an active role in getting the document from different stakeholder and getting them filed.

Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Monthly reconciliation of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledger accounts
• Balance GL to AR and AP sub-system balances
• Process all payments and receipts via the ERP system and reconcile statements 

Inter-company Accounting

• Obtain IC invoices and supporting documents from IC partners 
• Accrue of IC invoices not processed
• Reconcile IC balances with other IC partners

Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

• Ensure that the General Ledger and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems are aligned
• Ensure additions and disposals to fixed assets/leases are recorded and documented accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the entity’s policy

General Ledger and Month End Reporting

• Prepare and process all relevant journals with appropriate supporting information
• Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations in line with corporate requirements
• Follow up on corrections and clearing of any required balance sheet reconciling items within appropriate timelines
• Carry out monthly close procedures
• Preparation of financial information and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Support any required ad-hoc requests and cost analysis
• Contribute to any specific function projects

Reporting & Statutory

• Assist with organizing and preparation and filing of information as required for statutory and tax audits in respective countries.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls (SOX).

QUALIFICATIONS:  

•  Third Year of Bachelor degree or higher degree in Accounting or Finance. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications
• ERP system experience
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Fluent in English, French would be advantageous