Finance and Grants Officer

CA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CA in Cape Town is seeking a Finance & Grants Officer to support the finance team and programme units. The role combines financial operations with grant administration, ensuring donor compliance and accurate reporting.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and partner with programme teams to manage budgets, track cash flows, prepare statements, and support grant-related processes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial bookkeeping and grant accounting.
• Knowledge of donor compliance and grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial bookkeeping and record management.
• Accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Budget tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Payroll and expense administration.
• Audit preparation and compliance support.
• Grant tracking, donor allocations, and reporting.
• Managing grant schedules, deadlines, and funder requirements.

Job description

If you enjoy working in a purpose-driven environment where your finance skills directly support meaningful impact, this could be a very rewarding opportunity.

A respected NGO organisation is looking for a Finance & Grants Officer to join their finance team. This role suits someone who enjoys both the structure of financial operations and the detail involved in grant administration and donor compliance.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager while supporting broader programme teams across the organisation.

What you'll be involved in:

• Financial bookkeeping and record management
• Accounts payable and receivable processing
• Budget tracking and cash flow forecasting
• Monthly and annual financial reporting
• Payroll and expense administration
• Audit preparation and compliance support
• Grant tracking, donor allocations, and reporting
• Managing grant schedules, deadlines, and funder requirements
• Supporting teams with grant-related administration and compliance