Part-time Trust & Financial Administrator

About the role

An experienced Trust & Financial Administrator is required to manage the day‑to‑day financial administration of a private trust serving about 65 beneficiaries, primarily young adults. The role is part‑time, remote and offers flexible mornings or afternoons each week.

Key responsibilities

• Administer daily financial operations of the trust and maintain accurate records.
• Review and assess beneficiary requests for additional payments, ensuring compliance with trust guidelines.
• Process approved payments, verify invoices and receipts, and monitor fund usage.
• Perform basic accounting functions up to balance‑sheet level, including general‑ledger work and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse spreadsheets for reporting and provide regular updates to trustees.
• Maintain confidential beneficiary records and uphold financial controls.

Required profile

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Strong numerical, analytical ability and high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement independently and handle sensitive requests with discretion.
• Mature, trustworthy and comfortable working autonomously.

Required skills

• Sage 1 accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, data analysis).

What we offer

• Remuneration of approximately R20,000 per month, dependent on experience.
• Flexible part‑time schedule (3–4 mornings or afternoons per week).
• Fully remote work from home, based in Johannesburg.