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

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  Order and Export Management:
  Process local and international invoices, ensuring all export documentation and logistics are accurately handled.

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  Accounts Receivable:
  Monitor outstanding accounts, conduct credit checks for new clients, and manage the collection process to ensure healthy cash flow.

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  Financial Processing:
  Prepare pro forma invoices for COD clients, process sales credits for stock returns, and distribute monthly statements.

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  Banking and Journals:
  Handle daily bank processing and capture journals for petty cash, vehicle fleets, and sales expenses.

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  Asset and Fleet Oversight:
  Manage fleet cards and tracking systems for all company vehicles.

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  Forex Administration:
  Maintain accurate daily and month-end currency exchange rates within the financial system.

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  Payroll and Timekeeping:
  Generate payslips for production and security staff, reconcile weekly and monthly clocking data via EcoTime, and manage staff loan accounts.

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  Payments and Audit Support:
  Load international payments onto the banking platform and provide essential documentation and support for the year-end audit process.

Requirements

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  Education:
  A completed BCom or equivalent tertiary financial qualification.

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  Experience:
  Proven experience in a commercial accounting or financial administration role, preferably within a corporate environment.

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  Export Knowledge:
  Practical understanding of export documentation and international logistics processes.

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  Payroll Exposure:
  Familiarity with payroll processing and time-and-attendance systems.

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  Technical Skills:
  Strong proficiency in bank processing and the loading of international payments.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

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  Experience working within the agricultural or biotech sectors.

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  Specific experience with the EcoTime system and ABSA Banking Integrator (BI).

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  Accounting Software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, or SAP)

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  EcoTime (Time and Attendance)

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  ABSA Banking Integrator (BI)

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  Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)

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  Microsoft Outlook

Benefits

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  Opportunity to work within a leading biotech organisation.

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  Exposure to international trade and complex logistics.

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  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).