Somerset West: Senior Bookkeeper (Fruit Export) posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

• 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.

 What We’re Looking For:

• 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. 

What is on Offer:

• 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.

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***