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Financial Manager; Chartered Accountant): Conservation NPO – Hybrid

Job in Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Listing for: VGP Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Financial Manager (Chartered Accountant): Conservation NPO – Hybrid

We have a compelling, hybrid opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to fill the role of Senior Financial Manager at a wonderful conservation NPO based in Stellenbosch.

This is an ideal position for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic team who are doing meaningful work in the field of conservation in southern Africa.

Leverage your financial acuity and passion for conservation to make a difference in this terrific role. Apply today!

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day

  • Ensure financial team follows the institution’s policies and regulations.
  • Ensure company remains regulatory compliant taking into consideration legislative changes.
  • Ensure that all the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
  • Monitor and manage all expenses within the allotted budgets.
  • Responsible for quarterly financial record close-off.

    • Strategic Impact

  • Assist in formulating the organisation’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.

    • Operational & Process Effectiveness

  • Develop standard and new accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency.
  • Implement operational best practices.
  • Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors, donors, and government agencies.
  • Oversee HR monthly processing and employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximising a cost-effective benefits package.
  • Budgeting and reporting to EXCO.

    • Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
  • Maintain in-depth relations with external and internal auditors.

    • People Growth

  • Provide technical expertise and direction to the finance team.
  • Lead the team to be future fit and can deal with the changing needs and demands.
  • Living the NPO’s values and leading by example.

    • Requirements

    The successful candidate must have/be:

  • Accounting Degree, preferably CA(SA)
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in auditing and accounting.
  • Able to work under pressure and honour deadlines.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Good command of English.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and/or other accounting software
  • Driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Passion for conservation

    • Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

    City:

    Stellenbosch, Hybrid Country:
    South Africa Level of Expertise:
    Senior Remuneration:

    Negotiable Reference Number:#Mich
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    Michelle Snitcher

    Consultant
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