Ledger Controller - Cape Town, South Africa - NOV Inc

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    CLOSING DATE 30 APRIL 2024

    NOV South Africa is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to join our team based in Cape Town. In this role you will be responsible for the Finance functions in the Ledger (accounting, tax, treasury) in close coordination with the Country Controller, Accounting Shared Service Center, Operations and Corporate Managers for Africa to make sure NOV entities are properly financially managed and are compliant with NOV accounting and local requirements.

    You will also support the development of NOV business in Country by providing expertise on the Country, and coordinate with other corporate functions (corporate governance, legal, Tax) to mitigate the risks for NOV.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Accounting Information of NOV Entities: In coordination with AP, AR, Accounting Shared Service Center team

  • Responsible of the accounting processes to make sure they are optimized, and provide accurate and on time information.
  • AR (including follow up on collection)
  • AP
  • Cash
  • Costing & inventory
  • General accounting
  • Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly financials that meet the NOV reporting requirements in terms of quality of accounting, deadline and documentation of controls.
  • Treasury: In close coordination with Country Controller and Treasury manager for Africa, the Ledger Controller will actively participate to:

  • Make sure the financial needs of NOV entities are identified and properly anticipated to support the working capital and investment funding.
  • Analyze FX exposures on his Ledger
  • Overseas in daily management of cash and debt, and handle routine and daily banking matters as required.
  • Tax: In close coordination with Country Controller and Tax manager for Africa, the Ledger Controller will:

  • Responsible of the Tax processes to make sure they are optimized, and provide accurate and on time information.
  • Responsible of preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly tax information included in the Financials that meet the NOV reporting requirements in terms of quality of accounting, deadline and documentation
  • QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor or higher degree in accounting / finance, or Chartered Accountant (at least the 3 years articles completed)
  • Strong experience in IFRS accounting, tax returns review through experience in Audit and/or experience in Finance Dept of multinational company for minimum 3 years
  • SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong understanding of accounting theory
  • Highly detail orientated and organized in work
  • Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications (proven ADVANCED Excel skills)
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Fluent in English