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?

• Industry Leader: Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
• Sustainability Focused: Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.

Unlock Your Potential! We’re looking for a passionate Assistant Management Accountant to join our I&J Trawling Division in Cape Town Waterfront. In this role, you will provide monthly financial reports, reconciliations and analysis of fishing operational cost, overhead cost and capital expenditure. Perform review and controls to confirm the accuracy and completeness reported numbers.                  

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Finance Manager

Key Areas of Impact:
Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Cost management and data analysis to inform business decisions.
• Compile and review the following reports monthly:

CTF Vessel Income statement

Detailed vessel cost analysis

Shore Overheads

Cost recoveries

Stock adjustments / write offs

• Provide meaningful analysis of abovementioned reports to Financial Manager.
• Prepare ad hoc reports to support audit, operations or strategic decision-making.

Financial Checks, Controls & Reconciliations:

• Review and improve key cost reconciliation to ensure high level of accuracy.
• Perform the following reviews monthly to ensure high level of accuracy:

Fish landed reconciliations.

Packaging count and reconciliations

Fuel usage and reconciliations

Vessel cost vs plan and prior

Cost center allocations

Month End Activities:

• Perform month end close to Trail Balance, ensuring high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Perform the following month end financial processing activities within the given timelines:

Calculate specific expense accruals and park postings in SAP.

Calculate shore based overhead allocation and ensure reporting reflects allocation correctly.

• Prepare monthly reporting pack, with the view to eventually automate.

Plant and equipment maintenance and project spend:

• Support capital project costing, business cases and approvals.
• Review and track spend.
• Report and present project milestones, spend and any variances.

Budget and Forecast Processes:

• Collaborate and provide strategic support to operational management.
• Understand key cost and business drivers to ensure high level of accuracy in the forecasting process.
• Co-ordinate with planning and operations teams to ensure inputs received is accurate and complete.
• Upload budget and forecast into SAP with the view of automating process.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A BCom Degree is required

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Proficient in Excel, MS Office and SAP ERP
• Pro- active and well organised
• Good communicator

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.