Finance Administrator – Nonprofit

About the role

The Finance Administrator will support the Message Operations Team by handling day‑to‑day finance and administrative tasks and acting as the link between the wider team and the Finance Officer. The role ensures accurate financial reporting and smooth processing of payments for the nonprofit organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Process invoices, authorise payments and load transactions into the banking system, ensuring timely payments.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts in Xero, including income, expenses, petty cash and utility purchases.
• Prepare payroll together with the Finance Officer and convert foreign donations into Rand.
• Upload donor information to the Active Donor system, issue Section 18A certificates and generate monthly donor care reports.
• Support fundraising and staff events by handling financial aspects such as invoicing and budgeting.

Required profile

• Proven experience using the Xero accounting package.
• Strong competence with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work constructively within a team.
• Commitment to the Christian values of The Message Trust and willingness to adhere to safeguarding policies.

Required skills

• Xero accounting software
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)