Overview
accounts|bookkeeper|bookkeeper specialist|graduate|senior bookkeeper This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Fruit Exporter based in Somerset West. My client is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper Specialist / Senior Bookkeeper who will play a key role in driving structure, accuracy, and process improvements within the finance function.
The ideal candidate will have a Financial / Accounting Degree and proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk with 3 to 4 years experience and advanced Excel skills in Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and automated checks.
This is a full-time office based position. To commence 1 December 2025.
Detail
Responsibilities :
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
- Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, including supplier and customer liaison.
- Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage account sales.
- Support grower advances, vessel finalisations, inter-company transactions, and reconciliations.
- Handle FOREX transactions and support month-end / year-end revaluations.
- Assist with payroll processing and staff expense reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and Accounting Standards.
- Use Pastel for invoicing, postings, and reporting.
- Collaborate with the logistics, commercial, and sales teams to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
- Contribute to audit preparation.
- Champion digital transformation by moving towards paperless record-keeping and collaboration using Excel, SharePoint, and AI-assisted tools.
Requirements :
Financial / Accounting DegreeProven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk with 3 to 4 years experienceAdvanced Excel skills : Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and automated checks.Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS).Experience working with multi-currency transactions (advantageous).Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English (preferred).Familiarity with Pastel (advantageous).Comfort with SharePoint and collaborative digital workflows (advantageous).Highly organised, detail-driven, and process-oriented — able to introduce structure and improve workflows.A proactive, steady team player who thrives in a close-knit, long-standing team environment.My client offers the following :
Being part of a renowned, growing export company with a global footprint.Joining a supportive, experienced team with deep industry knowledge.Exposure to complex, international financial operations (FOREX, exports, growers, vessels).The opportunity to modernise and improve systems, leaving a lasting impact.#J-18808-Ljbffr