Temp Finance Assistant – The Homestead
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
The Homestead is a well-established non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and youth through a range of social services and development programmes.
This NPO is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to provide temporary, part-time finance support during a busy operational period. This is a hands-on support role rather than a formal position, ideal for someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and assist the Finance Manager in maintaining smooth financial operations.
This opportunity is well-suited to individuals between roles, freelancers, or those seeking flexible, short-term work within a purpose-driven organisation.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the preparation and updating of Excel-based financial reports
- Support reconciliation processes using Pastel accounting software
- Capture and verify financial data with a high level of accuracy
- Provide general finance and administrative support as required
- Maintain organised financial records and documentation
- Assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks and projects
- Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure deadlines are met
- Identify and flag discrepancies or issues proactively.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Matric or equivalent is required
- Qualification or coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping preferred
- Atleast 1–3 years’ experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or administrative role
- Exposure to accounting systems (Pastel experience advantageous but not essential)
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively while also being self-directed
- Professional and respectful engagement with team members.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Highly reliable, accountable, and self-motivated
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
4. General
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (essential)
- General computer literacy (MS Office, email systems)
- Ability to quickly learn internal systems and processes
- Availability for ±2 days per week for the full contract duration
- Must be based in or able to work from Cape Town.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 13 May 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin, Office & Support, Finance, NGO/NPO |
| Location: | Cape Town CBD |
| Reporting to: | Finance Manager |
| Nature of contract: | Temporary, fixed term contract |
| Hours of work: | ±2 days per week (flexible scheduling) |
| Salary range: | R800-R1000 (per day, subject to experience) |
| Start date: | 15 May – 15 August 2026 |
| Closing date for applications: | 13 May 2026 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above |