Finance Systems Assistant at ForAfrika – Remote

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Systems Assistant
Department: Finance Systems
Reports to: Financial Systems Administrator
Location: Remote

About ForAfrika

ForAfrika is an African-founded and led organisation with over 40 years of impact across the continent. We partner with communities to save lives, build resilience, and promote self-sufficiency through Humanitarian & Development work and Social Enterprise activities. Our solutions are African-led, designed for Africa, and we remain committed to long-term impact until communities thrive.

Position Summary

The Finance Systems Assistant will support the Finance Systems Specialist in managing financial and administrative tasks, coordinating daily operations, and contributing to the development of financial procedures and controls. This role also provides secondary support for Salesforce system management.

Key Responsibilities

Sage Intacct Management

• Act as a secondary point of contact for Sage Intacct issues.
• Assist in opening/closing periods and monitoring daily system use.
• Support senior finance staff and departmental managers with system-related queries.
• Help prepare training materials and deliver sessions for finance and non-finance users.
• Collaborate on designing and monitoring reports, maintaining user accounts, and adjusting permissions.
• Assist with budgeting, general ledger transactions, import/export of data, and audit-related reporting.

Salesforce Management

• Serve as secondary contact for Salesforce issues, supporting the Salesforce Administrator.
• Assist with user account setup, training, monitoring entries, project close-outs, and report generation.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field; IT certification is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Sage Intacct is advantageous.
• Familiarity with accounting standards (IFRS) and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Submit your application [HERE] by 19th January 2026. Late applications or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.