At I&J, part of AVI, we combine close to 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.
Why Join I&J?
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Industry Leader: Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
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Sustainability Focused: Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
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Community Impact: Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.
Your Next Career Move Starts Here! Join our I&J Head Office in Woodstock, Cape Town as an ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of payroll-related accounting, staff debtors, employee benefit accounting, general ledger reconciliations, month-end reporting, budgeting support, and finance business partnering to Group HR, Group Risk and Group Technical.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Financial Accountant
Key Areas of Impact:
Financial Accounting and Month-End Reporting
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Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
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Prepare recurring journals and month-end accounting entries.
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Prepare payroll related accounting journals and supporting reconciliations.
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Prepare foreign currency revaluation journals and reconciliations.
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Prepare month-end disclosure schedules and supporting documentation.
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Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities.
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Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and comply with company policies and accounting standards.
Payroll Finance
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Process payroll invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines.
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Verify payroll related invoices for completeness and correctness prior to payment.
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Ensure compliance with payroll accounting procedures and internal controls.
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Prepare payroll clearing account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
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Support payroll accounting queries from internal stakeholders
Employee Benefits Administration
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Administer the employee share scheme, including maintaining the employee share register and processing employee movements.
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Prepare leave pay and annual bonus provision calculations and accounting entries.
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Maintain staff debtor accounts, including bursaries, employee loans and other recoverable balances.
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Monitor staff debtor recoverability and follow up on outstanding balances.
Stakeholder Partnering
- Review monthly cost centre expenditure and ensure expenditure is allocated correctly.
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Provide variance analysis against budget and forecast.
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Assist business managers with finance related queries.
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Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Budgeting and Forecasting
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Prepare budget and forecast templates.
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Capture approved budgets and forecasts into SAP.
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Assist with budget consolidations and variance analysis and support monthly forecasting activities.
Staff Expenses
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Process employee expense claims and reimbursements.
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Ensure claims comply with company policy and resolve any employee reimbursement queries.
Internal Controls and Continuous Improvement
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Maintain compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
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Assist with internal and external audit requests.
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Recommend improvements to finance systems and reporting processes
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an accounting working environment
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Experience using SAP ERP
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Strong Microsoft and Excel skills
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General ledger accounting, budgeting and forecasting knowledge
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Knowledge of Financial reporting
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Balance sheet recons and variance analysis
