Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Our client is a South African fruit export company that mainly supplies premium stone fruit to retailers worldwide and exports to over 30 countries. As the business continues to expand, they are strengthening their finance team with a Bookkeeper Specialist  / Senior Bookkeeper who will play a key role in driving structure, accuracy, and process improvements within the finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position located in Somerset West, South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable, including supplier and customer liaison.
• Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage account sales.
• Support grower advances, vessel finalisations, intercompany 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.

• 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).mComfort with SharePoint and collaborative digital workflows (a plus).
• 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.

• Be part of a renowned, growing export company with a global footprint.
• Join 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.
• A market-related salary, competitive leave, and benefits package.