Finance Officer

NACOSA - Networking HIV & AIDS Community of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager in maintaining financial records and preparing donor reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and budgeting. Responsibilities include assisting with audits and providing financial mentoring to partners. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing donor financial reports.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to monitor compliance with donor and organisational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review donor financial reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Monitor financial reports for compliance.
• Conduct financial site visits.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Provide financial mentoring.
• Support audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Compliance monitoring

Budget preparation

Internal controls

Job description

NACOSA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join its Finance team. The Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing donor financial reports, and ensuring adherence to donor financial policies and procedures.

The duties and responsibilities of the finance officer will include, but not limited to:

• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual donor financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and documentation.
• Monitor implementing partners’ financial reports to ensure compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
• Conduct financial site visits and provide guidance on internal controls, governance, and reporting.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
• Provide financial mentoring and capacity-building to implementing partners to strengthen financial controls.
• Support audit processes and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all financial activities are compliant with NACOSA policies, donor requirements, and relevant legislation.