Finance Director

Liquid Thought; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organisation is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial health, manage risks, and ensure compliance. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with experience in financial management and knowledge of the public sector, particularly large international donors. The Finance Director will lead the finance team, oversee budgeting and reporting, and engage with stakeholders to ensure the organisation's success. This role is critical for maintaining financial integrity across various projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar management position.
• Experience with large international donors is preferred.
• Clear criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance, payroll, and compliance/legal functions.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the organisation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Knowledge of legal frameworks

Public sector experience

Management experience

Education

Honours degree in business management/administration

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading non-profit organisation providing vital health services across South Africa, is currently seeking a skilled Finance Director to join their senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role that requires a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can oversee the financial health of the organisation, manage risk, drive compliance, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple large-scale projects.

Purpose of the Position

The Finance Director will be the primary point of contact to oversee all financial aspects of the organisation. Responsible for the overall Financial Management for all projects across the organisation including: project bookkeeping, reporting, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, administration, sub-recipients/sub-partners, payroll and staff management. Oversees the finance team, payroll team and the grants and compliance/legal team.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Honours degree in business management/administration with a mix of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant legal frameworks.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position or management position.
• Experience and knowledge of the public sector, specifically large international donors (CDC, USAID, Pepfar, Global Fund) (preferred).
• Clear criminal record.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage finance, payroll, and compliance/legal functions

• Act as a primary point of contact for all finance related tasks for the organisation.
• Develop policies aligned with the organisations goals and sound financial management practices.
• Provide support to the board as an invited member to board and/or sub-committee meetings.
• Work closely and collaboratively with all interfacing departments and provide relevant guidance and monitoring where applicable.
• Contribute toward systems implementation, maintenance and improvements within support functions.

Oversee Financial Management and Accounting

• Cashbook processing and journals.
• Bank processing, reconciliations and reviews.
• Reconciliation of creditors and debtors.

Oversee Auditing and Reviews

• Submission of SARS returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF).
• Preparation and execution of statutory organisational audits.
• Funder specific audits.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.

Grants and Compliance

• Oversee the accurate and timeous management of partners contacts, budgets, compliance and administration.
• Create a strong internal control environment that mitigates financial risks for the organisation.

Oversee and Manage the Full Payroll Department and Function

• Support the system development and system management to enable payroll to perform their duties.
• Monthly review and sign off on payroll.

POPIA Privacy Champion

• Serve as the POPIA privacy champion for all relevant departments that are overseen.