Finance Manager (NPO) – RKFMNPO

Main job function

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain and review monthly forecasts in alignment with budget assumptions and business performance.

 

Financial Operations Management

• Oversee daily financial operations, invoicing, and payments.
• Monitor financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage cash flow and deliver monthly cash flow reporting.
• Ensure accurate monthly management accounts.
• Review SARS submissions and journal entries.
• Implement and optimise accounting systems and ERP tools.
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks.

 

Internal Controls

• Develop and document financial internal controls across all functional areas.
• Ensure internal controls are monitored, audited, and adhered to.
• Maintain alignment with internal audit and compliance standards.
• Create and update accounting policies.

 

Financial Reporting

• Analyse monthly financial data and trends.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for BOD, management and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to senior executives.
• Review and consolidate management accounts.

 

Audit & Compliance

• Lead the external audit process and ensure timely audit readiness.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure full compliance with audit standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of annual financial statements.

 

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Submit monthly and quarterly tax returns and statutory submissions.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation.

 

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities, and insurance providers.
• Manage communication with credit rating agencies and banking partners.

 

People & Performance Management

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team.
• Manage team performance through regular performance reviews, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle for finance staff including onboarding, training, performance contracts, and disciplinary processes where necessary.
• Drive succession planning and talent development within the finance function.

 

Qualifications

• Matric with a Financial qualification (BCom Accounting or AGA preferred, registered membership with one of the following SAICA, CIMA or SAIPA)

 

Criteria

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Management position (NPO/ NPC environment advantageous)
• Proven track record of overseeing financial operations in a NPO/ NPC environment
• Must have experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting with a strong understanding of statutory compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams and manage external financial relationships
• Experience with accounting software implementation and financial system optimizations is advantageous.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel Advance)
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Working knowledge of financial risk management and audit protocols
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal & client communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Experience with donor-funded organisations and grant management.
• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

 

 

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.