Finance Assistant - South Africa at CorpsAfrica

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

• The Financial Assistant plays a key supportive role in the Finance Unit of CorpsAfrica/ South Africa and helps ensure accurate recording, documentation, and reporting of financial transactions. The position works closely with the Admin & Finance Officer and supports compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, audit recommendations, and South Africa financial laws.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (1 year, renewable based on performance and funding)

LOCATION: Rosebank, South Africa

REPORTS TO: Admin & Finance Officer, Deputy Country Director

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collect, verify, and organize financial supporting documents (receipts, invoices, vouchers).
• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure all expenditures have complete approvals and documentation.
• Maintain well-organized financial files in both hard and soft copies.
• Assist with cash advance preparation, tracking, and timely liquidation.
• Support petty cash management, including recording, reconciliation, and replenishment.
• Assist in monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Track expenses against approved budgets and verify correct budget coding.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and donor financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with CorpsAfrica policies, donor rules, and South African financial laws.
• Support implementation of internal audit recommendations and internal control procedures.
• Assist with procurement documentation, including quotations and bid analysis.
• Verify vendor information and ensure compliance before processing payments.
• Support staff and volunteers with financial documentation and expense submissions.
• Assist in preparing for external audits and other finance-related reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably with an NGO
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and South African financial procedures.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in two other other local languages is preferred
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks is an advantage).
• Good communication skills and ability to work with staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Google Workspace).

Deadline:10th September,2026