Finance Manager

Liquid Thought Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management and compliance efforts. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial operations for CDC projects, ensuring accurate reporting, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a CA (SA) qualification and experience in finance, accounting, and budgeting. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare services in South Africa, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful community impact. This is an exciting opportunity for solution-driven professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in finance, accounting, and management.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and compliance for CDC projects.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Report Writing

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA (SA)

Equivalent Education and Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Position title : Finance Manager

Location : Cape Town

Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised non-profit organisation providing healthcare services throughout South Africa, focusing on communities at increased risk for HIV and TB.

Their work culture is adaptable to the evolving South African healthcare environment, ideal for solution-driven team players seeking career development opportunities while connecting people with care.

Purpose of the position : The Finance Manager will oversee financial management, audit and compliance, reporting, stakeholder management, and staff management, primarily focusing on CDC projects within the organisation.

Minimum requirements :

• CA (SA) and at least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and management, or an equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years post-articles experience.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems (e.g., SAP).
• PEPFAR audit experience is advantageous.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling.
• Report writing skills.
• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Proficiency in English communication.
• Valid code 08 driver's license.

Responsibilities :

• Financial management and accounting, including supervising project bookkeeping, preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations, overseeing compliance on project debit cards, staff debtors, and expense claims, and supporting programme directors with financial management.
• Assist departments with finance-related activities, review and authorize electronic payments and transfers, maintain the fixed asset register, and manage financials and trial balance.
• Ensure accurate VAT accounting, oversee internal and external audits, and assist with statutory audit preparations.
• Cash flow management, including handling loan accounts and inter-account transfers.
• Reporting and budgeting : Prepare and submit monthly expense claims and financial reports to funders, provide financial insights to senior management, and reconcile reports to the financial system.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate plans, assign tasks, and participate in performance reviews.

Skills, competencies, and abilities :

• Non-judgmental attitude, problem-solving skills, strong organisational and administrative skills, proficiency in reporting and statistics.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Finance and Sales

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting