Accounting Assistant

We’re excited about the future, and we’d love you to be part of it. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and making a meaningful impact, we’d be delighted to have you explore this role with us. We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunities across our diverse operations, creating an environment where you can thrive.

Join our team and become a part of a continuously expanding and financially sound multinational conglomerate—Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL).

Hipac Limited - a member of GEL, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of processed meat products including our flagship brand Farmer’s Choice.  We are committed to our mission of being successful and responsible while satisfying our customers, employees, partners, and shareholders. Our dedicated team shares our values of innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence. We believe in providing our employees with opportunities for learning and development, to help them reach their full potential, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

We are looking for a talented individual who shares our values to join our team as an Accounting Assistant. This position reports to the Accountant.

THE ROLE:

The Accounting Assistant’s primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare reports used in the compilation of monthly Management Accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including asset additions and disposals.
• Reconcile key Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Perform monthly expenditure variance analyses by comparing actual expenditures to budgeted amounts, investigating significant variances, and reporting findings to management.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules as required.
• Maintain Finished Goods and Work in Progress records.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns.
• Ensure continuity of accounting operations by serving as the primary backup for Accounting Clerks and assuming responsibility for critical functions during staff absences.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least three years of accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of accounting packages.
• One to two years of auditing experience would be an asset.

BENEFITS:

An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Our benefits package includes participation in Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes and opportunities for training & development.  Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible) – let’s grow together!

Application process:

All applications, which will be held in strict confidence, must be accompanied by a recent Curriculum Vitae, and submitted no later than Friday, July 24th, 2026.

We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for the interview will receive an acknowledgement.