Finance Officer: Debtors and Income (Level 5), Cape Town Office

CapeNature; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Financial Support Officer. The role involves managing income receivable, preparing monthly reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess a national diploma in Accounting and relevant experience in finance. This position offers opportunities for career progression and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Comprehensive benefits for critical illness

Staff discounts on accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Access to wellness services

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in general finance or similar role.
• Practical working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations is critical.
• No criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Capture CRS and Law Admin income timely.
• Manage multiple bank accounts effectively.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

National diploma in Accounting (NQF level 6 or higher)

Tools

SAGE Intacct

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The position reports to the Team Leader: Debtors and Income and is mainly to render. financial and administrative support services to the Cape Town Office, focusing on income receivable and debtors’ management.

Job Functions include:

Key Performance Area: CRS Income Management

• Ensure all CRS income is captured timeously
• Manage CRS bank account
• Obtain information from landscapes about CRS income not allocated timeously
• Prepare monthly CRS journal timeously
• Prepare monthly CRS reconciliation timeously

Key Performance Area: Law Admin Income Management

• Ensure Law and Admin income is captured timeously
• Manage Law Admin bank account
• Obtain information about uncleared deposits and resolve timeously
• Prepare monthly law admin reconciliation timeously

Key Performance Area: Non-CRS Income Management

• Issue receipts to the public for licenses issued at Cape Town Office timeously
• Deposit all cash received if applicable timeously
• Ad hoc finance and reporting tasks as required

Key Performance Area: Monthly Reporting

• Prepare monthly CRS reconciliation for management pack timeously
• Comments on all unclear transactions on the CRS bank account to be provided timeously

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience

• National diploma in Accounting (NQF level 6 or higher)
• SAGE Intacct or similar experience is essential
• 1-3 years’ experience in general finance or similar role
• Practical working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations is critical
• Computer literacy in Basic MS Word and Excel is essential
• No criminal record

Skills and attributes

• Strong analytical skills are critical
• Strong time management skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team
• Computer literacy plus proficiency in MS Excel is essential
• Detail Orientated is critical
• Integrity
• Can do attitude and work ethic
• Works well in a multi-functional environment and is adaptable

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and support for academic studies through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to be part of a team that positively impacts the environment and promotes a sustainable future

GENERAL:

Kindly note that it is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. If you are an existing member of a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr/

Closing date: 11 August 2025