Industry: Import/ export of Seafood 

Location: Paarden Eiland, Western Cape 
Salary: Market-related 
Type: Permanent (with 6-month probation period)
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (flexible based on production needs)

Job Purpose: The Accountant will ensure smooth operation of the creditors department, maintain accurate records of supplier and employee payments, and serve as liaison between the Accounts Payable department and external parties. The role involves overseeing operating expenses up to trial balance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, assisting with reconciliations and monthly reports, and supporting AP team development.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• B-Comm or similar accounting degree

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in accounts

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with SAP Business One

• SAIPA 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong management skills with the ability to gain trust and respect from the team

• Willingness to be hands-on and detail-oriented

• Technically strong and technologically advanced

• Superb attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly

• Work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines

• A self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision

• Logical problem-solving skills

• Ability and desire to be challenged

• Prepared to work overtime when required

Key Responsibilities:

Creditors (Local and Foreign)

• Manage onboarding and maintenance of supplier accounts

• Oversee GVR PO listings daily as per KPI targets

• Approve SAP invoices ensuring compliance with VAT/tax and internal authorization

• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantity, or receipting

• Approve expense reports and tax invoice gains/losses

• Monitor age analysis to ensure compliance with KPI

• Handle supplier queries and escalate when needed

• Ensure timely capturing of all invoices before month-end

• Review AP reconciliations before submission for payment

• Analyze AP data for process improvement

• Approve foreign creditor payments and intercompany invoices/credits

• Support the audit process and ensure documentation is available

• Maintain up-to-date filing and regulatory compliance

• Generate ad hoc reports as needed

• Review export documentation submitted to the bank

Creditors (CMT)

• Manage CMT creditor/debtor accounts ensuring correct payments

Vector / Customs Clearing Accounts

• Ensure age analysis compliance with company KPIs

Export Documentation for Export Sales

• Verify receipt of all required export documentation

Accounting

• Support accurate month-end reporting and meetings with HODs

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis

• Review/reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial insights

• Manage SARS APN applications and audits

Reporting and Meetings

• Weekly reports: GRV PO, CMT, IOE

• Monthly reports: Ageing, Export documentation status, Reconciliations