Bookkeeper Specialist / Senior Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding fruit exporter in Somerset West is seeking a Bookkeeper Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a Financial/Accounting Degree and 3 to 4 years of proven experience as a Bookkeeper, demonstrating advanced Excel skills and strong accounting knowledge. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial operations in a supportive team environment while driving process improvements.

Benefits

Part of a renowned, growing export company

Supportive and experienced team

Opportunity to modernise and improve systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk with 3 to 4 Years experience.
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions is advantageous.
• Highly organised, detail-driven and process-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Proficiency in Afrikaans and English

Organizational skills

Education

Financial / Accounting Degree

Tools

Pastel

SharePoint

Job description

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.

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 Degree
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk with 3 to 4 Years experience
• Advanced 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.