Finance Officer

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 474 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee accounting and financial functions. The role requires strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or diploma and several years of experience in finance. This position offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and the opportunity to contribute to human rights initiatives.

Benefits

Medical Allowance

13th Cheque

Pension

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles preferred.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial functions efficiently.
• Ensure accurate records and good corporate governance.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B. Comm

Accounting Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Pastel

Job description

• Black Sash
  
  

Finance Officer

• Deadline:
  
  

30 May 2025

• Region:
  
  

Cape Town (hybrid)

• Salary:
  
  

R 473 048 per annum

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

Black Sash seeks to appoint a Finance Officer vacancy at the National Office based in Claremont, Cape Town with a hybrid remote working option.

Start date: Immediately

Employment Type: Permanent

Cost to Company: R 473 048 per annum (includes: Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque and Pension)

Roles and Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Finance Officer will be the efficient and effective management of the accounting and financial functions, in line with the annual business plan, ensuring accurate records and good corporate governance are achieved & adhering to legislation.

Experience

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferably a B. Comm or at minimum an Accounting Diploma
• 3 to 5 years of experience within similar role/s advantageous or financial management experience in Corporate & Government sectors - minimum Legal and Finance experience, extensive Administrative experience
• Good time management and ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills – teamwork, communication
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Packages; Pastel
• Financial Analysis Skills and Decision-Making
• Proactive Planning, Organising, Monitoring and Controlling
• Driver’s license (an advantage)
  
  

Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English is required, and at least one other South African language.

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to human rights, who can think proactively, and creatively and is prepared to work hard, under pressure and to the deadline, often beyond normal office hours, and to travel occasionally.

Preference will be given to women in line with our Black Sash Policy.

How to apply

Please send a letter of motivation, and curriculum vitae (max: 2 pages), with the names of three contactable references to [e-mail] .

Closing Date: Friday, 30th May 2025

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within a month from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

16 May 2025

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