Conservation South Africa (CSA), a local affiliate of Conservation International, seeks a Senior Finance Manager: Accounting based in the Cape Town or Johannesburg office. This is a fixed-term contract, renewable based on donor funding and performance, commencing on or before 4 January 2027 and ending 31 December 2028.
Key responsibilities:
• Financial accounting, general ledger and reporting: ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP, maintain general ledger integrity, lead monthly and annual close, prepare financial statements, management accounts and audit schedules, review and approve reconciliations (balance sheet, bank, payroll, debtor, creditor, fixed-asset), prepare quarterly Fringe and PASC submissions, and ensure legislative compliance.
• Grant and project accounting: complete monthly Project Master File updates, ERP project closures and approved adjustments.
• Payroll and banking: review monthly payroll and statutory filings; review and release online banking payments within delegated authority and segregation-of-duties requirements.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow: coordinate annual operational and project budgets, monitor expenditure, analyse variances, recommend corrective actions, and submit monthly cash-flow projections.
• Audit, compliance and controls: lead internal, external, donor, SARS and headquarters audits; ensure compliance with SARS PBO, Section 18A, PAYE and UIF requirements; monitor controls over cash, banking, assets, payroll, procurement and donor funds.
• People management: set performance objectives, conduct annual assessments, and supervise and coach Financial Accountants and finance support staff (3 or more direct reports).
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce or a related discipline (BCom Accounting); 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial and donor reporting; 2–3 years supervising finance support staff; non-profit or donor-funded project experience including multi-project accounting and grant compliance; strong knowledge of South African statutory requirements (SARS PBO, Section 18A, VAT, PAYE), ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Preferred: professional accounting qualification or registration (CIMA/CGMA, AGA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA) or a BCom Honours degree; CA(SA) advantageous; experience with Business World, Sage, Xero, Pastel or Workday.
Working conditions: office-based in Cape Town or Johannesburg, periodic travel to project field sites in South Africa, and flexibility to work extended hours when required.
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 (11:49 PM EST)
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and cover letter via the online application link. Application deadline: November 6, 2026 (11:49 PM EST).
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