Finance Roles – Open Applications

Enko Education; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is inviting open applications for finance roles across Africa. Individuals with backgrounds in accounting, finance, or audit are sought, whether at junior or senior levels. The role includes managing accounting cycles, financial analysis, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be adaptable, mission-driven, and fluent in digital finance tools. This role allows for significant impact in education while ensuring compliance and efficiency in finance processes.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting, finance, or audit is required.
• Comfortable with ERPs and cloud-based accounting tools.
• Analytical ability to turn numbers into actionable insights.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments and roles.
• Capable of clear and persuasive communications.
• Mission-driven with a passion for contributing to education.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and reporting cycles.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance.
• Lead finance projects and process improvements.
• Present financial insights to senior leaders.
• Mentor junior staff in financial literacy.

Job description

Open Application – Finance roles

Location: Multiple locations across Africa

Contract Type: Part‑time to Full‑time, Temporary to Permanent

Join Enko Education on our mission to unlock potential in Africa. At Enko Education, our mission is to unlock learners’ potential across Africa by offering high-quality international education. We are building a network of African International Schools of Choice that prepare students to thrive in the best universities and beyond.

We are building a pipeline of talented individuals to join our Finance teams across Africa. From school‑based finance roles (Finance Officer, Finance Manager, Chartered Accountant, etc.) to regional and central positions (Financial Controller, Treasury Manager, Project Manager in Finance, etc.), we are seeking motivated professionals who want to combine technical excellence with a purpose.

Your Impact

Depending on your level of experience and the role you are matched with, you may:

• Manage daily accounting and reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform decision‑making
• Coordinate audits, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and maintain internal controls
• Lead or support finance projects (process improvement, ERP rollouts, BI dashboards)
• Present financial insights to school leaders, regional managers, or Group leadership
• Mentor and train junior staff, building capacity and strengthening financial literacy

Your Profile

We are seeking well‑rounded candidates who are:

• Technically strong: Background in accounting, finance, or audit (junior or senior levels welcome)
• Digitally fluent: Comfortable with ERPs, cloud‑based accounting tools, Google Workspace, and BI systems
• Analytical & structured: Able to turn numbers into actionable insights
• Adaptable & proactive: Thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments and take initiative
• Communicative: Clear, persuasive, and confident in presenting financial data
• Mission‑driven: Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to education in Africa

How It Works

This is an open application. By applying, you will be considered for current or future roles that match your skills and aspirations. Our recruitment process typically includes:

1. A culture fit interview to get to know you and confirm the mutual match
2. A short case study to test your analytical and financial skills
3. A skills interview with Finance leaders
4. A career interview to review your background and aspirations
5. Welcome to Enko!

Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment.

Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract. Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.