Financial Manager (Chartered Accountant) : Conservation NPO – Hybrid, Stellenbosch

VGP Recruitment; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A wonderful conservation NPO in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Financial Manager. This hybrid role focuses on financial compliance, strategic planning, and stakeholder management while providing leadership to the finance team. Ideal for an experienced Chartered Accountant passionate about conservation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in auditing and accounting.
• Good command of English.
• Able to work under pressure and honour deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial team follows policies and regulations.
• Monitor and manage expenses within budget.
• Lead finance team and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acuity

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Passion for Conservation

Education

Accounting Degree, preferably CA(SA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

We have a compelling, hybrid opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to fill the role of Senior Financial Manager at a wonderful conservation NPO based in Stellenbosch.

This is an ideal position for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic team who are doing meaningful work in the field of conservation in southern Africa.

Leverage your financial acuity and passion for conservation to make a difference in this terrific role. Apply today!

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day

• Ensure financial team follows the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Ensure company remains regulatory compliant taking into consideration legislative changes.
• Ensure that all the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
• Monitor and manage all expenses within the allotted budgets.
• Responsible for quarterly financial record close-off.

Strategic Impact

• Assist in formulating the organisation’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.

Operational & Process Effectiveness

• Develop standard and new accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency.
• Implement operational best practices.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors, donors, and government agencies.
• Oversee HR monthly processing and employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximising a cost-effective benefits package.
• Budgeting and reporting to EXCO.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with external and internal auditors.

People Growth

• Provide technical expertise and direction to the finance team.
• Lead the team to be future fit and can deal with the changing needs and demands.
• Living the NPO’s values and leading by example.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have / be :

• Accounting Degree, preferably CA(SA)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in auditing and accounting.
• Able to work under pressure and honour deadlines.
• Good command of English.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and / or other accounting software
• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Passion for conservation

Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

City : Stellenbosch, Hybrid Country : South Africa Level of Expertise : Senior Remuneration : Negotiable Reference Number : #Mich1610 FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailShare

Consultant

Create a job alert for this search