TEMP Finance

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Staffwise Full time R104 000 - R312 000 per year

Contract, Full-time, Temporary, Work

Cape Town, Gardens

Posted 7 months ago

About The Organisation And The Role
Highlands House is a well-established residential facility for frail older persons. They are seeking a highly organised Finance / Admin Assistant to manage administrative processes, donor acknowledgments, financial documentation, and database management.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Financial Administration
  • Prepare and issue thank-you letters and tax certificates for all donations and bequests.
  • Maintain and update the spreadsheet of tax certificates for SARS submissions.
  • Assist in preparing finance letters and undertakings for new resident admissions.
  • Update and maintain monthly schedules for deceased estates, donations, and bequests.
  • Follow up on deceased estates and prepare letters of condolence.
  • Maintain accurate month-end schedules and debtors' statements.
  • Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare and submit information for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Draft and manage resolutions and ad hoc letters as needed.
  • Assist with preparing and sending tariff increase letters to relevant parties.
  • Database & System Management
  • Maintain and update database.
  • Manage donor communication and engagement.
  • Support the digitization of forms for use across various departments, particularly in the clinic.
  • General Admin Support
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of administrative systems.
  • Take minutes at meetings, circulate them promptly, and maintain records.
  • Additional ad hoc administrative tasks as and when required.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Work experience and industry exposure
  • A tertiary qualification is required.
  • Atleast 2–3 years of administrative experience is essential, preferably in a service-oriented or non-profit environment.
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial administration is advantageous.
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and empathetic approach.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families, donors, and financial institutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within a team and support older persons.
  • Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
  • Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented with strong planning skills.
  • Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
  • A proactive, self-driven individual who can work independently while maintaining team collaboration.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to administrative processes.
  • Technical and System Proficiency
  • Advanced MS Word skills (ability to format documents, create forms, and integrate data into Excel).
  • Proficiency in MS Excel for financial tracking and data management.
  • Experience with Salesforce and Mailchimp is highly advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of Xero or Pastel is beneficial.
  • General
  • This is a front-line role requiring a professional, presentable, and engaging individual with the ability to handle public inquiries confidently.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive financial and resident information.

Interested?

Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below
Closing date for applications:
20 March 2025

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
APPLY NOW / Download application

Job Features

Job Category Admin, Office & Support, Community & Social Welfare, Finance Salary range: Remuneration will be market related, (commensurate with skill and experience) Nature of contract: Temporary, 3-month contract Hours of work: 8h30 – 16h30 Mon-Thurs; 8h30 – 16h00 Fri Location: Gardens, Cape Town Reporting to: Executive Director and Finance Manager Closing date for applications: 20 March 2025 Interested? Please click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above which will take you directly to Google application form

Apply Online

Name*

Email*

A valid email address is required.

Phone*

  • United States+1
  • United Kingdom+44
  • Afghanistan (‫افغانستان‬‎)+93
  • Albania (Shqipëri)+355
  • Algeria (‫الجزائر‬‎)+213
  • American Samoa+1
  • Andorra+376
  • Angola+244
  • Anguilla+1
  • Antigua and Barbuda+1
  • Argentina+54
  • Armenia (Հայաստան)+374
  • Aruba+297
  • Australia+61
  • Austria (Österreich)+43
  • Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan)+994
  • Bahamas+1
  • Bahrain (‫البحرين‬‎)+973
  • Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশ)+880
  • Barbados+1
  • Belarus (Беларусь)+375
  • Belgium (België)+32
  • Belize+501
  • Benin (Bénin)+229
  • Bermuda+1
  • Bhutan (འབྲུག)+975
  • Bolivia+591
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (Босна и Херцеговина)+387
  • Botswana+267
  • Brazil (Brasil)+55
  • British Indian Ocean Territory+246
  • British Virgin Islands+1
  • Brunei+673
  • Bulgaria (България)+359
  • Burkina Faso+226
  • Burundi (Uburundi)+257
  • Cambodia (កម្ពុជា)+855
  • Cameroon (Cameroun)+237
  • Canada+1
  • Cape Verde (Kabu Verdi)+238
  • Caribbean Netherlands+599
  • Cayman Islands+1
  • Central African Republic (République centrafricaine)+236
  • Chad (Tchad)+235
  • Chile+56
  • China (中国)+86
  • Christmas Island+61
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands+61
  • Colombia+57
  • Comoros (‫جزر القمر‬‎)+269
  • Congo (DRC) (Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo)+243
  • Congo (Republic) (Congo-Brazzaville)+242
  • Cook Islands+682
  • Costa Rica+506
  • Côte d'Ivoire+225
  • Croatia (Hrvatska)+385
  • Cuba+53
  • Curaçao+599
  • Cyprus (Κύπρος)+357
  • Czech Republic (Česká republika)+420
  • Denmark (Danmark)+45
  • Djibouti+253
  • Dominica+1
  • Dominican Republic (República Dominicana)+1
  • Ecuador+593
  • Egypt (‫مصر‬‎)+20
  • El Salvador+503
  • Equatorial Guinea (Guinea Ecuatorial)+240
  • Eritrea+291
  • Estonia (Eesti)+372
  • Ethiopia+251
  • Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)+500
  • Faroe Islands (Føroyar)+298
  • Fiji+679
  • Finland (Suomi)+358
  • France+33
  • French Guiana (Guyane française)+594
  • French Polynesia (Polynésie française)+689
  • Gabon+241
  • Gambia+220
  • Georgia (საქართველო)+995
  • Germany (Deutschland)+49
  • Ghana (Gaana)+233
  • Gibraltar+350
  • Greece (Ελλάδα)+30
  • Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat)+299
  • Grenada+1
  • Guadeloupe+590
  • Guam+1
  • Guatemala+502
  • Guernsey+44
  • Guinea (Guinée)+224
  • Guinea-Bissau (Guiné Bissau)+245
  • Guyana+592
  • Haiti+509
  • Honduras+504
  • Hong Kong (香港)+852
  • Hungary (Magyarország)+36
  • Iceland (Ísland)+354
  • India (भारत)+91
  • Indonesia+62
  • Iran (‫ایران‬‎)+98
  • Iraq (‫العراق‬‎)+964
  • Ireland+353
  • Isle of Man+44
  • Israel (‫ישראל‬‎)+972
  • Italy (Italia)+39
  • Jamaica+1
  • Japan (日本)+81
  • Jersey+44
  • Jordan (‫الأردن‬‎)+962
  • Kazakhstan (Казахстан)+7
  • Kenya+254
  • Kiribati+686
  • Kosovo+383
  • Kuwait (‫الكويت‬‎)+965
  • Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан)+996
  • Laos (ລາວ)+856
  • Latvia (Latvija)+371
  • Lebanon (‫لبنان‬‎)+961
  • Lesotho+266
  • Liberia+231
  • Libya (‫ليبيا‬‎)+218
  • Liechtenstein+423
  • Lithuania (Lietuva)+370
  • Luxembourg+352
  • Macau (澳門)+853
  • Macedonia (FYROM) (Македонија)+389
  • Madagascar (Madagasikara)+261
  • Malawi+265
  • Malaysia+60
  • Maldives+960
  • Mali+223
  • Malta+356
  • Marshall Islands+692
  • Martinique+596
  • Mauritania (‫موريتانيا‬‎)+222
  • Mauritius (Moris)+230
  • Mayotte+262
  • Mexico (México)+52
  • Micronesia+691
  • Moldova (Republica Moldova)+373
  • Monaco+377
  • Mongolia (Монгол)+976
  • Montenegro (Crna Gora)+382
  • Montserrat+1
  • Morocco (‫المغرب‬‎)+212
  • Mozambique (Moçambique)+258
  • Myanmar (Burma) (မြန်မာ)+95
  • Namibia (Namibië)+264
  • Nauru+674
  • Nepal (नेपाल)+977
  • Netherlands (Nederland)+31
  • New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie)+687
  • New Zealand+64
  • Nicaragua+505
  • Niger (Nijar)+227
  • Nigeria+234
  • Niue+683
  • Norfolk Island+672
  • North Korea (조선 민주주의 인민 공화국)+850
  • Northern Mariana Islands+1
  • Norway (Norge)+47
  • Oman (‫عُمان‬‎)+968
  • Pakistan (‫پاکستان‬‎)+92
  • Palau+680
  • Palestine (‫فلسطين‬‎)+970
  • Panama (Panamá)+507
  • Papua New Guinea+675
  • Paraguay+595
  • Peru (Perú)+51
  • Philippines+63
  • Poland (Polska)+48
  • Portugal+351
  • Puerto Rico+1
  • Qatar (‫قطر‬‎)+974
  • Réunion (La Réunion)+262
  • Romania (România)+40
  • Russia (Россия)+7
  • Rwanda+250
  • Saint Barthélemy+590
  • Saint Helena+290
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis+1
  • Saint Lucia+1
  • Saint Martin (Saint-Martin (partie française))+590
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon)+508
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines+1
  • Samoa+685
  • San Marino+378
  • São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé e Príncipe)+239
  • Saudi Arabia (‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬‎)+966
  • Senegal (Sénégal)+221
  • Serbia (Србија)+381
  • Seychelles+248
  • Sierra Leone+232
  • Singapore+65
  • Sint Maarten+1
  • Slovakia (Slovensko)+421
  • Slovenia (Slovenija)+386
  • Solomon Islands+677
  • Somalia (Soomaaliya)+252
  • South Africa+27
  • South Korea (대한민국)+82
  • South Sudan (‫جنوب السودان‬‎)+211
  • Spain (España)+34
  • Sri Lanka (ශ්‍රී ලංකාව)+94
  • Sudan (‫السودان‬‎)+249
  • Suriname+597
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen+47
  • Swaziland+268
  • Sweden (Sverige)+46
  • Switzerland (Schweiz)+41
  • Syria (‫سوريا‬‎)+963
  • Taiwan (台灣)+886
  • Tajikistan+992
  • Tanzania+255
  • Thailand (ไทย)+66
  • Timor-Leste+670
  • Togo+228
  • Tokelau+690
  • Tonga+676
  • Trinidad and Tobago+1
  • Tunisia (‫تونس‬‎)+216
  • Turkey (Türkiye)+90
  • Turkmenistan+993
  • Turks and Caicos Islands+1
  • Tuvalu+688
  • U.S. Virgin Islands+1
  • Uganda+256
  • Ukraine (Україна)+380
  • United Arab Emirates (‫الإمارات العربية المتحدة‬‎)+971
  • United Kingdom+44
  • United States+1
  • Uruguay+598
  • Uzbekistan (Oʻzbekiston)+998
  • Vanuatu+678
  • Vatican City (Città del Vaticano)+39
  • Venezuela+58
  • Vietnam (Việt Nam)+84
  • Wallis and Futuna (Wallis-et-Futuna)+681
  • Western Sahara (‫الصحراء الغربية‬‎)+212
  • Yemen (‫اليمن‬‎)+967
  • Zambia+260
  • Zimbabwe+263
  • Åland Islands+358

A valid phone number is required.

Cover Letter*

Attach Resume*

No file chosen

Browse

  • Temp Tax Accountant

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NOV Full time R600 000 - R750 000 per year

    DescriptionAre you a highly skilled tax professional looking to make an impact in a global organization? NOV is seeking a temporary Tax Accountant to join our Finance team in Africa (Cape Town). This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, partner with international teams, and ensure compliance with complex tax regulations—all...

  • Temp Africa AP Accountant

    2 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NOV Full time US$360 000 - US$720 000 per year

    DescriptionNOV is seeking a Temporary Africa AP Accountant to support our centralized Accounts Payable operations across multiple African countries. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional to gain exposure to regional processes in a global organization while contributing to accurate, timely, and compliant AP activities.In...

  • Temp Africa AP Accountant

    2 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NOV Full time US$40 000 - US$60 000 per year

    Job DescriptionNOV is seeking a Temporary Africa AP Accountant to support our centralized Accounts Payable operations across multiple African countries. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional to gain exposure to regional processes in a global organization while contributing to accurate, timely, and compliant AP...

  • Temp GL Accountant Assistant

    1 hour ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NOV Full time R40 000 - R60 000 per year

    DescriptionNOV is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant to support our Africa Accounting Shared Service team based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience in a global organization while contributing to key accounting, audit, and reporting activities. In this role, you'll...

  • Temp Counter Sales Clerk

    7 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time R22 - R27 per year

    Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Real Steel department currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and organized Counter Sales Clerk to join their team.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 3-6 MONTHS.The position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet strict deadlines.Taking...

  • Temp Counter Sales Clerk

    7 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time R15 000 - R25 000 per year

    JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Real Steel department currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and organized Counter Sales Clerk to join their team. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 3-6 MONTHS. The position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet strict deadlines.Taking telephonic orders,...

  • Senior Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Smart Kitchen Co. Full time R360 000 - R480 000 per year

    Job PurposeThe Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the business,with a strong focus on retail store accounting, financial accuracy, and compliance. Thisposition is responsible for managing core accounting functions, overseeing reconciliations,preparing financial reports, analyzing variances, and ensuring effective...

  • Temp Financial Administrator

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Zeal HR Full time

    An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leader within the Energy industry, as a Temp Financial Administrator. The role is based in Bellville, Cape Town. **Requirements**: - Matric - Financial Qualification advantageous - Experience within a Financial Administrator / Assistant role - Effective written and verbal communication...

  • Temp Bookkeeper

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July-November)Location: Cape Town, South AfricaEmployment Type: Temporary (July-November, Maternity Cover)Reports To: Finance ManagerRole Overview:Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.Key...

  • SAP Finance Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time

    We’re Hiring: SAP Finance Administrator (Immediate Start)Are you ready to step into a fast-paced finance environment? We’re looking for a SAP Finance Administrator who is available immediately to join our team!Duties & Responsibilities:Generating Purchase Orders (PO’s) from SAPGeneral administration within the Finance DepartmentAccurate data...

  • Temp Tax Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Nov Full time

    Job title : Temp Tax Accountant - Africa Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : October 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Description Are you a highly skilled tax professional looking to make an impact in a global organization? NOV is seeking a temporary Tax Accountant to join our Finance team in Africa (Cape...

  • Gl Accountant Assistant

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa NOV Inc. Full time

    **NOV South Africa is seeking a temp GL Accountant Assistant. This position is part of the Africa Accounting Shared Service team and supports the team with accounting and filing work required for accounting activities and financial audits.** Key Responsibilities: - Perform accounting activities on an "as needed" basis, including: - Monthly reconciliation of...

  • Finance/ HR Admin Assistant

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Victoria & Alfred Hotel Full time

    JOB TITLE Finance/HR Admin Assistant REPORTS TO Financial Manager DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES - Ensure that all company policies, procedures & SOPS are adhered to - Daily House accounts reporting on Excel - Processing of supplier invoices on Sage 200 - Cash Book processing - Balance Sheet reconciliations - New joiner onboarding and applicable...

  • Temp Counter Sales Clerk

    3 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Temp Counter Sales Clerk - Real Steel SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Job Description This is a temporary position for 3‑6 months. The role requires an efficient individual who can work in a fast‑paced environment and meet strict deadlines. Responsibilities Taking telephonic orders, processing orders and following through to the delivery stage Contacting...

  • Finance Assistant; Rneg

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa IG Holdings Full time

    Good understanding of the accounting pricinciples will be in favour and good computer skills and Excel literate. **Part of your duties will include the following**: - Reconciliations of invoices - Invoicing of clients - Ensuring invoices and statements are correct - Allocating of invoices to different branches - Journal entries - General Ledger -...

  • Junior Analyst

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa 2IP Full time

    Temp/Internship **Junior Analyst** position for someone looking to get into Investments - BCom or equivalent (ideally with Econ, Finance, Investments, Stats majors) or BSc. Eng - Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) proficiency a requisite - No relevant work experience required, but would be beneficial - To work within a small investments team...

  • TEMP Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Staffwise Full time

    Overview Cape Town, Gardens • Contract, Full-time, Temporary. Highlands House is a well-established residential facility for frail older persons and is seeking a highly organised Finance / Admin Assistant to manage administrative processes, donor acknowledgments, financial documentation, and database management. The ideal candidate will have strong...