South Africa: Financial Manager CA(SA) for NGO posted by Helen Wilson Recruitment

January 29, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Helen Wilson Recruitment

South Africa

Other General Employment

Job Description

Salary: R80 000 per month

Type: Full time

Location: Rosebank (Onsite and in office)

AA Candidates Only

Candidate NON-Negotiables

Qualified CA(SA)
23 years post-articles experience in finance or accounting
Strong exposure to financial analysis, modelling, and performance reporting
Experience in an NGO, donor-funded, development, or project-based environment is highly preferred and will take preference

Skills & Attributes

Strong data analysis capability with advanced Excel skills
Commercially astute with a strategic, analytical mindset
Able to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly
Confident working with senior stakeholders

Language

Fluency in English is required
Proficiency in an additional South African language is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (Primary Focus 5060%)

The Financial Manager will act as a finance business partner, translating data into insight and supporting informed, commercially sound decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
Develop and maintain financial models to track programme performance, funding utilisation, and sustainability
Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling
Analyse large and complex datasets to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
Provide clear, actionable financial insight and narrative to senior management
Support strategic planning through forward-looking analysis, not just historical reporting

This role requires a strong commercial mindset, with the ability to think beyond the numbers and understand the operational and strategic implications of financial outcomes.

Core Finance, Accounting & Governance (Remaining Focus)

Prepare and review financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Support external audits and engagements with auditors and stakeholders

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