Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023569/SS

Date posted:

Friday, November 21, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R750 000

SUMMARY:
If you’re a numbers purist with a purpose-driven heart, someone who can balance financial integrity with impact, then this Senior Financial Accountant role in the NPO sector may be exactly where your talent is meant to shine.

POSITION INFO:
A leading organisation within the Non-Profit sector is on the lookout for a Senior Financial Accountant who knows how to blend precision, accountability, and a genuine passion for meaningful work.

Based in Pretoria East, this role is perfect for a finance professional with BCom plus completed articles and 7+ years post-articles experience, who’s ready to step into a role where your leadership, oversight, and technical skill directly supports a mission that matters.

You’ll manage a small team, steer the financial operations with confidence, and ensure transparent, responsible financial reporting - the kind that donors, stakeholders, and leadership rely on to drive change.

This is the kind of environment where your decisions have a ripple effect far beyond spreadsheets.

Why you should work here: Because this isn’t just another finance job — it’s a role where your expertise supports real-world impact. You’ll work with passionate professionals, contribute to community-driven outcomes, and be part of an organisation that values integrity, purpose, and sustainable financial stewardship.

If you’ve ever wanted your work to mean something, this is it.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the full financial accounting function with accuracy and ownership
Lead and mentor the finance team with clarity and structure
Manage budgeting, reporting, audits, and donor-funded financial requirements
Ensure compliance with NPO governance and financial regulations
Prepare high-quality management accounts and financial statements
Analyse variances, monitor spend, and strengthen financial controls
Partner with leadership to support strategic and operational decisions

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom & completed SAICA articles essential
7+ years post-articles experience
Leadership / management experience required
Strong exposure to the NPO sector (funding models, compliance, and reporting)
Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency
Strong technical skills, ethical judgement, and the ability to operate with transparency
A calm, structured communicator who thrives in purpose-driven environments

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Senior & Specialist Accounting Roles
NPO / NGO Finance Positions
Management Accounting & Reporting Roles
BCom + Articles Career Pathing
Leadership & Team-Based Finance Roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Shivani Singh
Researcher
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