A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI's great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant - Treasury and Assets at I&J, Woodstock, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to ensure the accurate accounting and administration of the I&J Treasury function and Fixed Assets registers.
Line Manager: Commercial Finance Manager
Number of direct reports: 1
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Management of the accounting and administration of I&J Treasury
Ensure that all Treasury payments and transfers are processed and released on time.
Management of inputs for daily and 8-week cash flow forecast and review thereof.
Monitor cash levels in bank accounts according to set guidelines.
Raise monthly interest accruals on I&J Group bank accounts.
Review and sign off of bank reconciliations for all I&J bank accounts.
Oversee and review the I&J fixed asset and accounting process
Tracking of asset acquisition and disposal workflows and follow up on open workflows.
Provide a weekly status update to the Commercial Financial Manager on fixed asset movements.
Review assets created and costs allocated prior to month-end for accuracy of masterdata and cost allocation.
Oversee fixed asset register clean-up and maintenance process.
Liaise with all finance managers for forecast and budget inputs and consolidate the inputs received.
Management of the inventory control and reconciliation process
Perform the financial checks and controls on a monthly basis on materials masterdata for accuracy and completeness.
Manage and review stock age analysis & critical shelf life expiry dates.
Review monthly report on co-packing stock and query material variances.
Assist with budget and forecast stock calculations.
Provide board reports on stock balances as required.
Leadership and effective management
Ensure proper talent management in team.
Ensure that the vision, values and business direction are embraced by direct reports.
Review performance regularly and give recognition where it is due and deal with performance issues.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum 5 years' experience within a financial accounting and financial systems environment
Qualifications:
Grade 12
BCom Accounting Degree
Additional requirements:
Extensive work experience on SAP and Excel
Overtime might be required during busy reporting periods
Travel to various I&J sites around Cape Town CBD area
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