Exports Accountant

An established agricultural biotechnology corporation is seeking a versatile and detail -oriented Accountant 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 7 -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

7 -Month Fixed -Term Contract (Commencing July).