Jobs at Fetola

Who are we looking for?

• Registered companies offering bookkeeping and accounting services available as ad hoc service providers to support the various small businesses on our developmental programmes.
• Specific focus & preference on companies with extensive experience offering bookkeeping and accounting services to small to medium enterprises
• Service Providers with experience using multiple financial management systems (e.g. Sage, Xero; SMEasy, etc.)
• Service Providers with experience in preparing monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and financial reporting advisory & support.

What will you do:

• As a service provider, you will be added to our database for potential matching with the small businesses on our programmes to support with bookkeeping and accounting services as and when required. This will include but is not limited to:
• Financial systems implementation and onboarding of SMEs to accounting systems (Sage, Xero, SMEasy etc).
• Management of financial records and maintenance of financial systems, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, generating reports, and interpreting financial data for SMEs
• Financial health checks of SMEs
• Design and implementation of financial controls of SMEs
• Financial Due Diligence and Development Growth Plans of SMEs.
• Financial Historical Data Collection and Reviews

Who are we?

• Fetola is more than a social enterprise; we are a force for positive change. We have a rich history of success in business start-up and acceleration, helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and create jobs. We are committed to alleviating unemployment, inequality, and poverty through sustainable SME development. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships have propelled us to the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• You must be a registered business, experienced and reputable in offering Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
• Portfolio of evidence working with SMEs
• Certified partners and affiliations with key professional bodies and organisations.
• Your business must be in operation for at least 3 years
• Have a team well-qualified in financial accounting and tax
• Ability and capacity to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle unexpected issues. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, providing good customer service – the ability to maintain great and personalised customer service
• Creative problem solvers with attention to detail. 

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Who are we looking for?

• Top performing graduates in the following specialized areas (Commerce, PPE, Finance, Economics, Marketing) who are passionate about positively impacting society.
• Ambitious and eager, ready to take on new challenges and grow professionally.
• Self-motivated and driven individuals who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Innovative and creative thinkers who can contribute to our diverse and dynamic team.
•  An individual confident in both their numerical, reporting writing, and interpersonal skills

What will you do:

• Our interns are provided with real-world work experience and integrated into meaningful assignments within our passionate Fetola teams. Interns will be placed in roles aligned with their qualifications and skills in a cross-section of opportunities within our business accelerator programmes, marketing teams, and other business functions. You should bring a deep sense of curiosity, a desire to actively contribute to outcomes, and a passion for making a difference.

You will:

• Conduct desktop research analyze and report insights using critical thinking.
• Support reporting and monitoring with data analysis using excel
• Create clear and engaging presentations using Canva or PowerPoint.
• Support your team with a range of administrative tasks
• Apply attention to detail and problem-solving skills to turn research into valuable insights.
• Take ownership of tasks and show initiative.

Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:

• University degree in BSc Commerce, PPE, Finance, Economics
• Data analysis skills
• Strong desktop research and reporting Skills
• Advanced ability to question, reason and interrogate information (copy-paste from ChatGPT isn’t enough)
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in Canva an added advantage
• Must be relatable, personable and customer-focused.
• Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication
• Performance-driven with a commitment to continual learning and improvement
• Previous working/internship experience is an added advantage.
• Committed to personal and professional growth