About the role

  • Lead year-end close; prepare trial balance, journals, reconciliations; support consolidated financial statements and management reports
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, GI policies, and donor requirements; maintain robust internal controls and documentation
  • Oversee VAT returns (VAT201), PAYE/SDL/UIF (EMP201/501), and other SARS filings; coordinate with external advisors as needed
  • Supervise AP/AR cycles, vendor onboarding, payment runs, bank and revenue reconciliations, cashflow tracking, and treasury controls
  • Prepare audits; coordinate external auditors for statutory and donor/project audits
  • Champion continuous improvement across the finance department (ERP/accounting, expense, and document workflows)
  • Manage, coach, and allocate work across Finance Officers; collaborate with the Grants Finance Manager on cost allocations, payroll charging, and donor reporting inputs
  • Provide timely finance support to program teams and the Resilience Fund; contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; professional certification (e.g., SAIPA/SAICA/ACCA/CPA) preferred
  • 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and statutory/tax filings in South Africa
  • Managerial experience a must
  • Experience in non-profit / donor-funded environments (EU/UN/US & bilateral donors) is a strong advantage
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and audit preparation
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with modern accounting/ERP and expense tools
  • NetSuite knowledge is a strong advantage
  • Excellent organization, accuracy, and deadline management; proactive communicator and team leader

Benefits

  • Mission-driven work with global impact
  • Supportive, flexible work environment
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits aligned to the South African market and experience
  • Two-year contract with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Job title

Accounting Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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