Grant Finance Officer

NACOSA is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Grant Finance Officer to join our Finance Team. The successful candidate will provide financial and accounting support to the organisation and work closely with allocated implementing partners to ensure that grant-related financial transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with donor requirements and approved budgets. The role will be responsible for supporting the verification and monitoring of implementing partners’ monthly transactions, facilitating monthly disbursements, and providing accounting and financial management support to strengthen partners’ capacity and compliance.

The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Support the Finance Team in reviewing and verifying implementing partners’ monthly financial transactions.

• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and donor requirements.

• Ensure transactions and supporting documentation comply with donor rules, organisational policies, and financial procedures.

• Assist with the processing and review of monthly grant disbursements.

• Conduct financial compliance assessments and follow up on identified issues.

• Provide accounting and financial management support to implementing partners.

• Assist partners with budget preparation, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

• Provide capacity development and guidance to implementing partners on accounting processes, financial controls, and compliance.

• Review financial reports and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Support the Finance Team with reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting activities as required.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate documentation is retained.

• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and improving grant financial management processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• At least 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance position.

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and principles.

• Good knowledge of Balance Sheets and Income Statements.

• Experience with the full accounting cycle, from accounts processing through to preparation of financial statements.

• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems.

• NETSUITE experience will be an advantage.

• Good understanding of financial controls, compliance, and budget monitoring.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with implementing partners and internal teams.

Personal Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Able to analyse financial information and identify discrepancies or compliance issues.
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and accountability.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

In the event that you do not hear from us 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.