General Accountant Full Time

Job Summary. 

Looking for a dynamic, problem-solving and figure orientated individual reporting to Accounting Supervisor/Manager to be responsible for general accounting activities within the accounting function for ISE ledgers of NOV. This goal orientated, driven and innovative individual will navigate a multicultural and highly innovative environment while partnering with several internal customers within finance to ensure that the accounting function operates at a level that exceeds expectations.  The General Accountant will also be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures, analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting control procedures, in line with NOV and local statutory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out and Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly financials that meet the NOV reporting requirements in terms of quality of accounting, deadlines and documentation of controls.
• Processes and posts journal entries for routine transactions accurately with appropriate supporting information and ensure the accounting records correctly reflect the results of business units’ financial position.
• Prepares supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts. Analyse and reconciles specified balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist in the documentation and maintenance of Ledger processes and controls, including the identification and testing of relevant SOX controls.
• Quarterly balance sheet and P & L Fluctuation Analysis
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal control (SOX)
• Provide Operations with all financial information and analysis to support management decisions and clearly communicate responses to requests.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Tax, and external authorities where required.
• Assist with organizing and preparation of information for statutory and tax audits.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and controls.
• Handle accounting issues and Undertake ad hoc projects as required.
• Identifying opportunity for process automation.
• POC revenue calculation based on work orders.
• Inventory management and analysis.
• Adding value to the any other assigned tasks related finance and accounting.

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Highly detail orientated and organized in work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined, action orientated and practical.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Fluent in English

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience within MNC or Oil and Gas company.
• Experience and knowledge in General Accounting/IFRS/US GAAP and SOX Reporting in MNC/ Shared Services.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, especially in Excel (Pivot tables)
• SAGE ERP working knowledge.
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service to both Internal and External customers.

Desirable: 

• CPA/Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting desired
• 10+ years of relevant experience within MNC or Oil and Gas company.
• Strong awareness of internal control and security
• Excel Macros/ basic programming
• Alteryx/ Data warehouse
• Basware