Ledger Controller (Cape Town) at NOV

About the position

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

WE OFFER:

Competitive salary and benefits 13thCheque Opportunity to work in a multi-national organisation Career growth and development opportunities

Desired Skills:

• IFRS accounting
• ADVANCED Excel skills
• Fluent in English

About The Employer:

Company description:
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.