NGO Finance Officer: Budgeting & Payments (Cape Town)

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization is seeking a self-motivated Finance Officer to assist the Finance Manager. The role involves developing budgets, monitoring expenses, processing payments, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and several years of relevant experience, particularly in an NGO setting. Proficiency in Sage Pastel and intermediate skills in Excel are required. This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and will follow local labor laws.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience as a Finance Officer, preferably in an NGO environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in budget development and control.
• Prepare and monitor spending on operational and programme budgets.
• Process all local and international payments.

Skills

Proficient in Sage Pastel Partner Accounting

Proficient in Sage Pastel Payroll

Ability to use intermediate MS Excel functions

Ability to prepare reports

Strong problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

A local nonprofit organization is seeking a self-motivated Finance Officer to assist the Finance Manager. The role involves developing budgets, monitoring expenses, processing payments, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and several years of relevant experience, particularly in an NGO setting. Proficiency in Sage Pastel and intermediate skills in Excel are required. This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and will follow local labor laws.