Accounts Payable Administrator

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR at I&J, Head Office to be based in Woodstock, Cape Town. The objective of the Finance Shared Service (FSS) Centre is to provide the financial services necessary to support the core activity of the business units. Your persistence and detail orientated nature coupled with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role are required for success in this demanding role

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Finance Manager Commercial
• Direct Reports: 0

Key Areas of Impact:

• Responsible for the entire procure-to-pay process within the profile
• Processing and matching of all invoices using the 3-way matching technique
• Request for invoices, proof of deliveries, and supporting documents for any and all unprocessed documents from suppliers, buyers and or site personnel
• Resolve all supplier reconciling items and supplier queries within the month and ensure that suppliers are paid timely on due dates in accordance with set trading terms
• Reconcile supplier accounts monthly and ensure that the accounts are in a current state
• Ensure that purchase orders, receipt report (GR/IR), age analysis, MRBR reports (blocked invoices) etc. are reviewed and resolved in a timely manner
• Meet all deadlines as outlined within the department

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• 5 years experience working as a Creditors Clerk / Accounts Payable Administrator
• Experience working in a high volume environment, manually capturing no less than 700 invoices per month
• Processing and matching of all invoices using 3 way matching
• Experience with Recons
• Experience dealing with multiple departments and multiple stakeholders within your organisation
• Previous experience working on SAP ERP is preferred

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Finance related qualification would be advantageous

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.