Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Finance Officer provides professional financial management, accounting and operational finance support that enables effective programme delivery across the Southern Africa (SAF) Cluster.

Responsibilities or duties

Financial Transactions, Accounting and Financial Records (30%)

The Finance Officer maintains accurate financial information and supports the efficient administration of day-to-day financial operations across assigned programme hubs.

The role will:

• Check the accuracy, completeness and validity of supporting documentation before processing financial transactions into the approved financial management system.
• Review payment requests to ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained in accordance with Oxfam’s Delegation of Authority framework.
• Verify that expenditure is correctly coded against approved projects, budget lines and donor funding sources.

Budget Monitoring, Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis (20%)

The role supports sound financial planning and informed programme management through timely reporting and financial analysis.

The Finance Officer will:

• Support preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and budget revisions.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and donor agreements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Budget Variance Reports and provide explanations for significant variances.

Grant Financial Management and Donor Compliance (15%)

The Finance Officer supports effective financial management throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role will:

• Monitor project expenditure against approved grant budgets.
• Ensure expenditure complies with donor contractual requirements and Oxfam financial policies.

Partner Financial Management and Capacity Strengthening (15%)

The Finance Officer contributes to strengthening partner financial management systems and accountability.

The role will:

• Participate in financial due diligence and capacity assessments of prospective implementing partners.
• Assist in identifying financial management capacity gaps and support implementation of agreed capacity development plans.

Internal Controls, Compliance and Audit Support (10%)

The Finance Officer contributes to maintaining a strong financial control environment across the Cluster.

The role will:

• Review and maintain financial management processes that strengthen internal controls and financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam financial policies, procedures and internal control requirements.

Cash and Banking Administration (5%)

The Finance Officer supports efficient treasury and banking operations.

The role will:

• Prepare and process bank payments.
• Administer petty cash in accordance with approved procedures where applicable.

Team Collaboration and Continuous Improvement (5%)

The Finance Officer contributes to strengthening the overall effectiveness of the Operations and Business Services function.

The role will:

• Work collaboratively with Operations and Finance Managers, Programme Accountants, Logistics Officers and programme teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance systems, procedures and service delivery.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field or Part-qualified or fully qualified professional accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is an advantage?

Experience needed

Do you have a Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in accounting or financial management?

Do you have Experience supporting donor-funded projects and Good knowledge of budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting and internal controls?

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

• Check the accuracy, completeness and validity of supporting documentation before processing financial transactions into the approved financial management system.
• Review payment requests to ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained in accordance with Oxfam’s Delegation of Authority framework.
• Verify that expenditure is correctly coded against approved projects, budget lines and donor funding sources.
• Support preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and budget revisions.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and donor agreements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Budget Variance Reports and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved grant budgets.
• Ensure expenditure complies with donor contractual requirements and Oxfam financial policies.
• Participate in financial due diligence and capacity assessments of prospective implementing partners.
• Assist in identifying financial management capacity gaps and support implementation of agreed capacity development plans.
• Review and maintain financial management processes that strengthen internal controls and financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam financial policies, procedures and internal control requirements.
• Prepare and process bank payments.
• Administer petty cash in accordance with approved procedures where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Finance Managers, Programme Accountants, Logistics Officers and programme teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance systems, procedures and service delivery.

• Good knowledge of budgeting
• Good knowledge of reconciliations
• Good knowledge of financial reporting
• Good knowledge of internal controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Part-qualified or fully qualified professional accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is an advantage