Finance Manager

Drive financial management and grant compliance for a high-impact NPO

Role Overview

An establishednon-profit organisation (NPO) supporting strategic social development and community initiatives across South Africa is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Sandton
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Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, you will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial management, IFRS reporting, budgeting, forecasting and tax compliance, while overseeing the specialised financial and regulatory requirements of an NPO, including donor funding, grant management, and the management of restricted and unrestricted funds.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and audit-ready supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS.
• Draft annual financial statements and ensure accurate, compliant disclosures.
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and cash flow models, while monitoring performance against budget.
• Oversee payment processing, procurement compliance, delegation-of-authority controls and the fixed asset register.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for restricted and unrestricted donor funding, including reviewing grantee reports.
• Manage tax compliance and ensure all required submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, respond to audit requests and implement recommendations.
• Lead and support finance team members while liaising with auditors, donors, funding partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience:

• BCom Honors in Accounting, CTA or equivalent.
• At least three years’ post-articles accounting experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge with experience preparing annual financial statements, management accounts and audit-ready reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.