General Ledger Accountant

Build Your Accounting Career with a Global Industry Leader

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant  to join our finance team. 

This position is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in general accounting who are eager to deepen their technical expertise and grow within a global organization.

In this position, you will be responsible for the accounting activities for a selection of NOV Ledgers. You will be working to tight deadlines and will maintain appropriate financial controls in line with NOV and SOX requirements. During the month you will communicate with colleagues and local controllers to book accruals, allocations, maintain asset registers, prepare reconciliations and resolve differences. You will assist in implementing and adhering to processes that will ensure the NOV compliance with all relevant governmental and company standards and regulations (GAAP, SOX, etc.)

What We Offer

In NOV, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance: Get seen, diagnosed, and treated when you’re unwell. The individual package is fully paid by NOV and comes with the flexibility to extend to your family.
• Life and Disability: Insurance cover 24/h throughout the world.
• Retirement: 1.5% contribution from the Employer and 2% from the Employee.
• Multisport / MyBenefit Platform: A flexible benefits system tailored to your needs
• Hybrid Working Model:  Enjoy the flexibility of combining office collaboration with remote work.
• Flexible Working Hours: Start your day between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, helping you balance professional and personal commitments.
• Exposure to New Systems & Projects: Be part of ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new systems and process improvements
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with finance professionals and stakeholders across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, gaining valuable international experience.

Why Join NOV?

At NOV, you’ll be part of a global family that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We offer an inspiring place to work, where you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry.

Belonging in NOV

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification listed, we'd still like to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting qualification gained through a professional accounting course.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) or Record-to-Report (RTR) accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills and overall computer literacy.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively during month-end deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Progress toward ACCA, CIMA, or similar professional qualifications.
• Experience working with OMEGA or other modern ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or international operations.

Success in This Role

We're looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across different countries and cultures.

• Focused on continuous improvement and finding better ways of working. 

 What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, accruals, and allocations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights to support business performance.
• Partner with local controllers, managers, and finance teams across multiple regions.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure tracking, disposals, and depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and continuous enhancement of accounting procedures.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new systems and ways of working.