Finance and Grants Officer

Job Description

If you enjoy working in a purpose-driven environment where your finance skills directly support meaningful impact, this could be a very rewarding opportunity.

A respected NGO organisation is looking for a Finance & Grants Officer to join their finance team. This role suits someone who enjoys both the structure of financial operations and the detail involved in grant administration and donor compliance.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager while supporting broader programme teams across the organisation.

 

What you’ll be involved in:

• Financial bookkeeping and record management
• Accounts payable and receivable processing
• Budget tracking and cash flow forecasting
• Monthly and annual financial reporting
• Payroll and expense administration
• Audit preparation and compliance support
• Grant tracking, donor allocations, and reporting
• Managing grant schedules, deadlines, and funder requirements
• Supporting teams with grant-related administration and compliance

What they’re looking for:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years’ finance experience
• SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and solid financial systems exposure
• Experience on Pastel Evolution preferred
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Grant management exposure beneficial 

Why this role stands out:

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected NGO environment
• Exposure to both finance and grant management
• Meaningful, purpose-led work with real social impact
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg
• The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, and transformation, and encourages applications from historically disadvantaged and marginalised groups.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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