Job Id: 12065

Iqbal Foods

iqbalfoods-100tpdr@post.com

October 10, 2025

Toronto

Ontario

Full Time

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER (NOC:10010)

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Iqbal Foods

 

JOB DETAILS

Location:     

100 Thorncliffe Park Drive

Toronto, ON

M4H 1L9

 

Salary

$58.00 hourly/ 30 hours per week

                                                                                                                                      

Terms of employment

Permanent employment

Full time

 

Start date

Starts as soon as possible

 

Vacancies

1 vacancy

 

Job Bank

#3420103

 

ABOUT IQBAL FOODS

Iqbal Foods is a leading halal-certified grocery and meat retailer serving multicultural communities across Ontario. We are committed to ethical sourcing, financial transparency, and operational excellence. As our business grows, we seek an Assistant Accounting Manager who understands the sensitivities of halal commerce and can support our financial operations with precision, integrity, and cultural awareness.

 

OVERVIEW

Languages

English (required)

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Equivalent experience in halal retail or food distribution accounting will be considered

 

Experience

·      1 to less than 2 years in accounting or financial coordination, preferably in retail, wholesale, or culturally regulated environments

·      Experience with halal product inventory, vendor reconciliation, and compliance reporting is an asset

Key Responsibilities

·      Coordinate financial operations and budget activities across retail, wholesale, and distribution units to support halal product integrity and optimize business performance.

·      Identify and investigate financial compliance issues, including halal certification documentation, vendor invoicing, and CRA reporting requirements.

·      Assist in planning and controlling departmental budgets and expenditures, ensuring alignment with halal sourcing priorities and seasonal inventory cycles.

·      Review and analyze budgets and financial reports for specific halal product lines, promotional campaigns, and operational projects.

·      Monitor financial control systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with halal business practices and internal audit standards.

·      Manage vendor and service contracts, ensuring timely payments, halal certification alignment, and adherence to negotiated terms.

·      Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data related to halal inventory, supplier performance, and retail profitability.

·      Support the preparation of financial reports for internal review, halal certification audits, and external regulatory submissions.

·      Advise senior management on financial trends, cost control opportunities, and risks affecting halal product margins and operational efficiency.

·      Respond to internal financial inquiries and support customer-facing teams with pricing, refund, and payment-related issues tied to halal product transactions.

·      Maintain and reconcile financial records using manual and computerized systems, ensuring halal product tracking and vendor documentation are accurately recorded.

·      Oversee payroll administration for retail and distribution staff, ensuring compliance with employment standards and ethical compensation practices.

 

Technology Skills

·      MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Word

·      QuickBooks and other accounting software

·      Familiarity with POS and inventory systems used in halal retail environments

 

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and large caseloads
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

 

Personal Suitability

• Accurate and dependable
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organized, ethical, and adaptable
• Team player with values aligned to halal business practices

 

Employment Equity

Iqbal Foods is proud to support employment equity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including newcomers, refugees, and visible minorities. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

 

Eligibility

You may apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident with a valid Canadian work permit

All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

 

How to Apply

• Apply directly via Job Bank
• Or email your resume and cover letter to: hriqbalhalalfoods@outlook.com

 

 

Posting remains open until the position is filled