Bookkeeper

An established agricultural biotechnology corporation is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage a dual-function role covering financial administration, customer service, and payroll support. This is a full-time, in-office position offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in July 2026. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth processing of local and international orders while maintaining robust financial records and supporting internal payroll systems. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys a mix of technical accounting and operational coordination within a regulated, high-growth industry. Key Responsibilities Order and Export Management: Process local and international invoices, ensuring all export documentation and logistics are accurately handled. Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding accounts, conduct credit checks for new clients, and manage the collection process to ensure healthy cash flow. Financial Processing: Prepare pro forma invoices for COD clients, process sales credits for stock returns, and distribute monthly statements. Banking and Journals: Handle daily bank processing and capture journals for petty cash, vehicle fleets, and sales expenses. Asset and Fleet Oversight: Manage fleet cards and tracking systems for all company vehicles. Forex Administration: Maintain accurate daily and month-end currency exchange rates within the financial system. Payroll and Timekeeping: Generate payslips for production and security staff, reconcile weekly and monthly clocking data via EcoTime, and manage staff loan accounts. Payments and Audit Support: Load international payments onto the banking platform and provide essential documentation and support for the year-end audit process. Requirements Education: A completed BCom or equivalent tertiary financial qualification. Experience: Proven experience in a commercial accounting or financial administration role, preferably within a corporate environment. Export Knowledge: Practical understanding of export documentation and international logistics processes. Payroll Exposure: Familiarity with payroll processing and time-and-attendance systems. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in bank processing and the loading of international payments. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Experience working within the agricultural or biotech sectors. Specific experience with the EcoTime system and ABSA Banking Integrator (BI). Accounting Software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, or SAP) EcoTime (Time and Attendance) ABSA Banking Integrator (BI) Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced) Microsoft Outlook Benefits Opportunity to work within a leading biotech organisation. Exposure to international trade and complex logistics. Professional, structured office environment in the scenic Stellenbosch region. Work Type and Location On-site; Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Employment Type 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Commencing July).