Finance Officer

The Institute of Health Programs and Systems (IHPS) is a South African non-profit company (NPC) born out of the PEPFAR CDC Track 1 transition of the ICAP, Columbia University, Multi-country AIDS Program (MCAP) in South Africa in 2010. The IHPS mission is “to strengthen health and development systems through program implementation and partnerships,” and the vision is “optimal and sustainable health and development outcomes”. Presently, IHPS is a Global Fund Subrecipient (SR) under Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA), tasked to implement the “My Journey Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Programme”, in Mbombela Subdistrict, Mpumalanga Province, from January 2026 to March 2028. As such, IHPS seeks to recruit the position outlined below, based in Mbombela Subdistrict
Full Time

Overall Responsibility

The Finance Officer shall be responsible for bookkeeping as well as administration for assigned projects, thus ensure reliable and efficient day-to-day finance support to the organisation.

Key Performance Areas:

Financial management and accounting

  • Ensure payments and inter-account transfers, processing of cashbooks as well as preparation of bank reconciliations are meticulously done 
  • Reconcile accounts and adjust incorrect entries
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of project revenue and expenses
  • Prepare journals for review and posting
  • Accurately capture petty cash transactions
  • Accountable for staff debt reconciliations and timeous recovery of funds
  • Provide oversight and compliance on usage of petty cash cards including reconciliation and processing in the cashbook
  • Responsible for creditors’ payments, debit orders and reconciliations 
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding creditors statements and discrepancies
  • Ensure reconciliation of suspense accounts are performed and reconciling items cleared
  • Prepare ad hoc reports, reconciliations and analysis as required
  • Responsible for monitoring of the Creditors and Debtors Age Analysis, and ensure all overdue items are followed up and cleared
  • Accurately account for VAT and provide support in  submission and verification of VAT201 .
  • Prepare monthly third-party schedules and make payment, eg,PAYE,UIF, SDL and Sanlam.

Auditing and Compliance

  • Assist with the preparation and execution of the annual audit i.e., funder and statutory audits
  • Assist with providing supporting documents for the SARS VAT verification process.
  • Assist with preparation and execution of funder compliance visits or internal audits

Cash Flow Management 

  • Assist with cash-flow management by ensuring regular monitoring of bank balances and inform the Finance Manager(FM) accordingly.
  • Review loan accounts for accuracy and completeness and ensure inter account transfers are done
  • Ensure transfers for debit orders are done prior to the debit order date

Reporting and Budgeting

  • Work closely with FM on the reconciliation of funder report to the general ledger
  • Support the FM with financial reporting and budgeting as requested

Human Resource (HR):

  •  Support the HR team, ensure IHPS HR administrative requirements are met, and personnel files are complete and up to date (i.e., timesheets, leave management, supporting documentation, etc.).
  • Work closely with the HR team and FM to prepare accurate regional monthly payroll summary sheets.
  • Support the Project Administrator and QH HR team to ensure timely submission of all payroll inputs, timesheets and other HR administrative submissions.
  • Work closely with all regional supervisors and the HR team to ensure optimal leave management.

Administration:

  • Work closely with the Project Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to field-based staff to ensure smooth program implementation.
  • Coordinate administrative correspondence between national and regional offices.
  • Manage all procurement, supply, and distribution of goods and services for the office and field-based teams in close collaboration with the FM.
  • Coordinate staff ICT support (e.g., data bundles and airtime).
  • Manage logistical preparations for meetings/training workshops.
  • Support the Project Administrator to collate and file minutes, attendance registers, travel arrangements and reports in line with donor requirements.
  • Train, coach, and mentor all IHPS staff on IHPS policies and procedures to ensure optimal compliance with IHPS policies and donor rules and regulations at all times.
  • Execute any other administration functions as assigned by the Supervisor and IHPS Senior Management.
  • Any other duties as assigned by IHPS management

Qualification, Education and Experience

  • National Diploma or B. Com/B Acc degree in auditing/finance/business studies  
  • A minimum of 5 years in financial accounting/ administration
  • 3 years NGO experience
  • Sage Evolution or similar practical experience
  • Audit experience and articles would be an added advantage.
  • Global Fund, PEPFAR or any donor related audit experience would be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
  • Sound financial management, judgement, and work ethic
  • Good analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Very good attention to detail 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Proven planning, organizing and adaptability
  • Valid driver’s license (Code 8 minimum)

Employer’s Rights

This position description may not list all the duties of the job. If an offer is made, you will be presented with a detailed job description. Applicants will be evaluated based upon their demonstrated ability to perform the tasks listed above, their education and work experience. The employer reserves the right to revise this posting at any time.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to HR@ihps-sa.org. Subject line should be the Position and Subdistrict you are applying for, and a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should be attached. Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.

Due to the extremely high volume of CVs expected, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS about these positions will be accepted.

Closing Date: 16 February 2026