Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Office of the CEO
Number of positions: 1
Job grade: E1 - Executive

To provide strategic direction for the finance function, while maintaining accountability for financial reporting, financial management and compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements of the organisation.

• Promote the Founder’s Legacy and Mandate of the Institution modelled on the Core Values of the institution

• Position finance systems, policies and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Foundation

• Drive institutional budgeting process, implement robust budget monitoring systems and review mechanisms, recommending cost reduction strategies and the correct allocation of budgets

• Oversee the taxation affairs of the organisation

• Contribute to income generation strategies, input on fundraising plans and proposals

• Stay abreast of changes to legislation and regulatory requirements for the NPO sector

• Continually conduct risk management analysis on the financial health of the organisation

• Contribute to the oversight of the Foundation’s investment portfolio

• Oversee cash flow movements and cash flow requirements and ensure that appropriate treasury controls are in place

• Supervise the management of the internal and audit processes, ensuring recommendations are implemented and audit issues are resolved

• Oversee the preparation of the annual financial statements

• Oversee commercial decision-making, when necessary, in relation to licensing agreements, merchandise sales and royalty income

• Drive the recruitment, training, mentoring and development of new staff members

• Present finance reports to the Board of Trustees and relevant sub-committees

• Cultivate and maintain positive and conducive working relationships with staff and stakeholders

• Drive internal compliance with financial policies, processes and systems

• Matric

• Post graduate degree in Finance/Financial Management or Accounting

• Membership with relevant professional body (SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA etc.)

• 5-7 years applied experience in Accounting/ Finance/ Management Accounting/Business Management

• 3-5 years management experience

• 3-5 years’ experience managing a team

• 3-5 years’ experience managing a statutory audit

• NGO/NPO experience advantageous

The role is mainly office-based, with minimal local travel.

• Financial Accountant

• Finance Officer

• Dotted line reporting from Procurement Officer and Donor Accountant

• Financial management and business acumen

• Innovative strategic thinking and leadership

• Corporate governance and ethics; King III/IV, Risk Management, Finance Management, Company and NPO Acts, purpose and duties of Boards

• Organisational capacity building; people, systems and assets

• Decision-making and problem solving

• Negotiation skills

• Stakeholder management and relations

• Knowledge of organisational information processing and reporting systems

• Knowledge of international socio-economic policies and social justice related matters

• Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in MS Excel

• Ability to engage in resource mobilisation conversations

• Astute to navigate and respond to complex financial trajectories and unplanned situations

• Adaptable to planned and unplanned organisational and/or environmental situations

• Emotional intelligence

• Balanced judgement

• Proficiency in business writing and verbal communication

Nelson Mandela Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation that seeks to contribute to the making of a just society by mobilising the legacy of Nelson Mandela to dismantle intergenerational poverty and inequity.

All applications and enquires to be sent to the following email recruitment@nelsonmandela.org

Closing date: 31 December 2024

Note: The Nelson Mandela Foundation is an equal opportunity employer