Assistant Expense Officer

Altitude Facilities Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organisation is seeking two Assistant Expense Officers in Cape Town. Candidates should have a diploma in accounting and 2-3 years of experience in finance, preferably with NGO exposure. The role involves processing payments, maintaining financial records, and performing reconciliations. Join a respected team dedicated to ethical financial practices in a purpose-driven environment.

Benefits

Meaningful work experience

Contribution to humanitarian efforts

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within an NGO environment.
• Experience working with a general ledger.
• High attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payments and expenditures in line with accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate financial records ensuring compliance.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting procedures

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance

Tools

Sage Pastel

Job description

Job Title : Assistant Expense Officer (x2) Location : Southern Suburbs - Cape Town, Western Cape Type : Temporary Contract (Office-Based) Salary : R per month Our client, who are part of a leading international Islamic relief and development organisation dedicated to make a sustainable impact through humanitarian and development programs across the country and beyond, is seeking two diligent and detail-oriented Assistant Expense Officers to join the Finance Department on a temporary basis.

This position leans strongly toward accounting functions, supporting financial management, expense processing, and compliance operations.

The ideal candidates will have solid accounting knowledge, hands-on reconciliation experience, and a passion for accuracy and ethical financial practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage payments and expenditures in line with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements.
• Perform bank, petty cash, and supplier reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Support the National Finance Coordinator and Head of Finance with reporting, reconciliations, and expense monitoring.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with financial system enhancements.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (required).
• 2–3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within an NGO environment.
• Must have experience using Sage Pastel (required).
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, reconciliation, and expense management.
• Experience working with a general ledger of approximately accounts.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Personal Attributes

Our client values individuals who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and alignment with Islamic principles such as sincerity, compassion, and social justice.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a globally respected humanitarian organisation.
• Contribute to meaningful, values-based financial operations.
• Gain hands-on accounting experience in a purpose-driven environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and align with our clients mission and values, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your accounting experience to , we look forward to hearing rom you. Job Type : Temporary. Pay : R,00 per month. Work Location : In person.