Senior Financial Accountant

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

• 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

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