Financial Accountant

I&J Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company located in Gansbaai, Western Cape, is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and assist with financial planning. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, compiling financial reports, and managing budgets. Candidates should have 0-1 year post article experience or a Diploma with 5 years of experience in financial accounting. An understanding of SAP and experience in the FMCG or manufacturing industry is advantageous. Join us to make a positive impact in South African seafood industry.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year post article experience after completing SAIPA Articles.
• 5 years experience as a Financial Accountant with a Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and check integrity of data.
• Compile monthly reporting packs for Head Office.
• Prepare, conduct, and report on all stock-takes.

Skills

SAP

Financial Reporting

Cost Analysis

Cash-flow Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree/Diploma in Finance / Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Unlock Your Potential! We’re looking for a passionate Financial Accountant to join I&J Aquaculture, in Gansbaai, Western Cape. In this role, you will ensure accurate reporting on all financial and administrative issues as well as assisting the Financial Manager with short, medium and long term financial planning and ensuring systems are in place to assist production in all facets.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Operational Financial Manager
• Direct Reports: 0

Key Areas of Impact:

• Financial and Management Reporting including Financial Analysis and Costing:
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and checks integrity of data
  • Ensure all entries processed through the SAP system on a monthly basis which includes:
    • Park journal documents in SAP
    • Park monthly journals and supplier accruals
  • Perform analysis to Trial Balance and execute various statutory reports
  • Cash-flow management, reporting and reconciliations
  • Compile and complete monthly reporting packs required by Head Office which includes sales, margins and overhead expenditure reports
  • Distribute financial reports to management with commentary
  • Prepare month-end pack and year-end pack and supporting financial schedules
  • Calculate on-going comparison of profitability on products sold
  • Cost of potential new products as requested by marketing or management
  • Conduct financial evaluations of new projects under consideration
  • Prepare power-point presentations
• Business Plan and Rolling Forecasts:
  • Gather and collate information from Head of Departments (HODs) & Marketing Department
  • Compile Business Plan required by Head Office
  • Input phased data for Business Plan into SAP
• Compile revised forecasted financials during the year as requested
• Co-ordinate the annual budget process and assist HODs where required
• Compile annual budget and revisions during the year on request
• Supervision of Stock and Stores - Including Balance Sheet:
  • Prepare stock journals and ensure correct stock movement for the business unit
  • Prepare, conduct and report on all stock-takes at the business unit
  • Projects to improve efficiencies related to inputs to stock systems
  • Material Resource Planning (MRP) maintenance and updating process flows
• Capex and Maintenance of Internal Controls:
  • Financial controls i.e. stock recons, diesel recons, consumables & stock recons etc.
  • Monitor expenditure and update contracts e.g. transport and security
  • CAPEX applications & Asset movements

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• Completed SAIPA Articles with 0 – 1 year post article experience
• OR Diploma with 5 years experience as a Financial Accountant

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A Degree/Diploma in Finance / Accounting completed

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• SAP would be ideal
• FMCG OR Manufacturing industry experience

Take the Next Step with I&J

Join us to shape the future of South African seafood while making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment and be part of a team committed to excellence and making a positive impact.