Temp GL Accountant Assistant (Cape Town) at NOV

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 act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications
• ERP system experience
• Fluent in English, French would be advantageous