An NPO is looking for a meticulous Project Bookkeeper/Financial Administrator to maintain robust financial administration and project bookkeeping. This role is offered on a month-to-month contract basis and is fully in-office at the organisation’s headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

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  Financial Management & Accounting
  : Manage the full cycle of project book-keeping, including the processing and review of cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and inter-account transfers.

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  Revenue & Expense Integrity
  : Ensure the accuracy and completeness of project revenue and expenses while preparing journals for review and posting.

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  Accounts Payable & Receivable
  : Oversee creditor payments, debit orders, and reconciliations, while monitoring age analysis to ensure all overdue items are resolved timeously.

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  Statutory Compliance
  : Accurately account for VAT, complete SARS returns, and prepare schedules for Employee Tax and UIF payments.

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  Audit & Compliance Support
  : Assist with the execution of annual statutory and funder audits, as well as site visits, ensuring all documentation meets governance standards.

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  Cash Flow Coordination
  : Monitor bank balances and facilitate regular drawdowns to ensure adequate project funding and liquidity.

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  Reporting & Budgeting
  : Support the reporting function by reconciling funder reports to the general ledger and assisting with budget preparation as requested.

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  Stakeholder Management
  : Maintain and build professional relationships with external suppliers and auditors, as well as internal programme and field staff.

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  People Management
  : Direct and plan work for team members, manage timesheets and leave, and provide performance feedback to resolve operational challenges.

Requirements

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  Education
  : A Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Administration.

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  Experience
  : A minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting or administration, preferably within the NPO sector.

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  Technical Proficiency
  : Advanced MS Office skills and a valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

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  Core Competencies
  : Exceptional communication skills, analytical thinking, and sound judgement in decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience operating within funder-regulated environments (e.g., USAID, Global Fund).

Required Software Skills

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  Pastel

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  SAP

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  SharePoint

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  Fraxion

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  Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Benefits

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  Engage in meaningful work that contributes to the South African health sector.

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  Work within a professional, structured finance team that values transparency and accountability.