Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

ROCKBlue is an international non-profit with a mission to help ensure water and sanitation to over 2 billion of the worlds poor that currently lack these basic, life-giving essentials. Founded in 2013 and registered in the United States and South Africa, ROCKBlue is currently in five countries, working with 18 towns/cities that provide water and sanitation to over 22 million people. You can find out more about us on our website. This is an opportunity to be a part of ROCKBlues mission and to make a substantial contribution to the lives of millions. It is also an opportunity to leverage your expertise in project development to drive impactful initiatives and contribute to the growth of the organization.

Position

is seeking a dynamic Assistant to the CFO to support our nonprofits finance and accounting functions. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the President, the Assistant to the CFO will help with financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and compliance while ensuring strong fiscal management.

This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support fundraising, financial planning, and organizational growth. The Assistant to the CFO will play a key role in advancing ROCKBlues mission, gaining exposure to all aspects of nonprofit financial management, and developing leadership and communication skills within a diverse global team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
• Help ensure the organization meets legal, financial, and ethical standards.
• Monitor divisional plans (called OGSMs), and help the CFO to accomplish the plans
• Focus more on results than activities; employ an effective weekly tracking mechanism of tasks and ensure team accountability through delegation and motivation
• Assist with Overall budget planning and management
• Help secure needed team members, delegate to them as much as possible, motivate and encourage them, provide them with timely guidance (e.g., in their IQOs) and feedback, and hold them accountable to their tasks and IQOs. For part-time team members, focus more on discrete assignments than general responsibilities
• Timely responsiveness and reporting to EXCO at weekly meetings
• Review the divisional budgets together with the operations team.
• Preparation and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to executives and board of directors
• Budgeting ,forecasting and compliance with financial standards and regulatory bodies.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or CA); an MBA is an advantage.

Experience: At least 1 year of financial management experience

Expertise: Strong financial oversight, budgeting, and analysis skills.

Team & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and engage with key stakeholders.

Communication & Time Management: Excellent English communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Time Commitment

● Ability to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours per week, virtually, starting immediately

Remuneration

● This is currently a volunteer position.

Contact DetailsIf interested, please send a letter indicating your availability and interest, along with your resume/CV, to hr@rockblue.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Information :

• Company : ROCKBlue
• Position : Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
• Location : Remote
• Country : ZA