We are seeking a Finance Assistant to help strengthen our finance function during a pivotal year of transformation. The role will work closely with our Senior Finance Officer to support essential finance projects from audit preparation to risk management and budgeting processes.

About the Southern Africa Trust

The Southern Africa Trust (the Trust) works to promote and support policies and practices that reduce poverty and inequality in the southern African region. The Trust strengthens the voice and agency of civil society actors, particularly community-based organisations and grassroots movements, to influence development outcomes that are people-centred and just.  In its current strategy, Seriti, the Trust has adopted a strong feminist and intersectional lens, ensuring that its programming actively challenges structural power inequalities and prioritises inclusive, transformative justice. Through Seriti, the Trust advances gender justice, equity, and accountability by recognising how different forms of discrimination and marginalisation intersect, especially across lines of gender, class, age, geography, and ability.

What you will do in this role:

You will support key projects including:

• Updating our SAGE Accounting System.
• Supporting the 2024/2025 external audit.
• Fixed Asset verification.
• Preparing and processing banking and payments.
• Supporting internal and external audits and assisting in ongoing finance performance and reconciliations.
• Ensuring an effective filling and tracking system.

What we are looking for:

Matriculation certificate, a qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field (Diploma or Degree) will be an added advantage, minimum 1 year’s experience in a finance support or admin role, confidence with MS Excel, Word and knowledge of a financial systems like SAGE, a sharp eye for detail, Integrity in handling sensitive data, openness to learn, a strong team player ready to support and experience in the non-profit social justice sector will be an advantage.

To learn more about the role and specifications: Click here to view the job description.

Remuneration: The Trust provides a competitive remuneration package.
Location: Regional office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in South Africa. The Trust promotes inclusivity and particularly encourage diversity in the team.

To apply please submit a cover letter that illustrates your suitability for the role and your curriculum vitae as a single PDF document and email to recruitment@southernafricatrust.org.

Please include the full position title you are applying for in the email subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will stop accepting submissions once we have identified suitable candidates for interviews. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply early, as the position may close without prior notice. Due to limited capacity to respond to every applicant, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Southern Africa Trust reserves the right to modify this job advert or not to make an appointment.