About the Organisation
Natural Justice: Lawyers for Communities and the Environment is a non-profit organisation, specialising in human rights and environmental law, operating in several countries in Africa, at the pan Africa level and influencing global processes. We are a team of progressive legal practitioners and activists who conduct comprehensive research on environmental and human rights law, stand behind communities and local organisations, provide technical advice to governments and intergovernmental organisations, engage in key campaigns and in key international processes in pursuit of social and environmental justice. Natural Justice is headquartered in Cape Town with and has three regional Hubs based in Senegal, Kenya and South Africa.
About the Job
The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership to support the sustainability and growth of Natural Justice. This role will be pivotal in ensuring robust financial management systems, compliance, and risk mitigation while driving financial strategy to align with the organization’s expanding programs and geographical footprint. The Head of Finance will lead the finance team to deliver high-quality financial planning, reporting, and decision support across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy to support the organization’s overall mission and vision, ensuring financial sustainability.
Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and Board on organizational performance, investment opportunities, and risk management.
Lead the design and implementation of financial models to support decision-making and resource allocation.
Financial Planning and Reporting
Oversee the preparation of multi-year financial plans, annual budgets, and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the Board, donors, and regulatory bodies.
Drive the development of financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) for real-time financial monitoring.
Compliance and Risk Management
Establish and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate risks.
Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and donor requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead the organization’s response to internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
Team Leadership and Development
Build and lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring team members are skilled, motivated, and equipped to deliver at scale.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within the finance function.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to finance staff.
Operational Efficiency
Oversee cash flow management and ensure the efficient allocation of resources across the organization’s programs.
Optimize financial systems and processes to handle the complexity of multi-country operations.
Lead the integration of digital tools to enhance financial operations and reporting capabilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field or
A Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related disciplineis preferred.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is essential.
At least 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including leadership roles, preferably in the nonprofit or development sector.
Proven experience managing finances in an organization with a turnover of above $10 million or more, including multi-donor and multi-country operations.
Strong track record of leading financial planning, budgeting, and reporting at scale.
Advanced knowledge of financial management software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
Expertise in donor compliance, grant management, and multi-currency accounting.
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and risk assessment skills.
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 7th March 2025 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
