Job Description

MELLON HOUSING INITIATIVE

Mellon Housing Initiative (MHI) is a non-profit organisation that adopts a social development approach to building quality houses for disadvantaged communities, through strategic alliances with government, the private sector, civil society organisations and individuals. MHI's strategies include: building quality houses together with community-specific capacity building and skills development initiatives while promoting the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism.

website: www.melloneducate.com

ACCOUNTANT

Based in Blackheath, Cape Town, we are seeking a young, energetic, professional Accountant with a minimum of 6 years' experience to manage our accounts department. The main functions will include managing and preparing financial accounts across multiple entities, both locally and internationally, such as reconciliations, cashflow management, donor management, reporting and specific educational project-based accounts. This position presents a great opportunity for career growth and advancement in the company.

Key responsibilities:

Cashflow Management: daily updates and monthly forecasts (6 months in advance)

Review and authorise Cashbook & Petty Cash transactions and reconciliations

Oversee accounts payable and receivable

Maintaining and managing Labour System

Accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements

Cost Ledgers experience would be an advantage

Annual audit preparation and management

Manage and support the Finance Team

Ensure statutory compliance at all times

Requirements:

Graduate with a BCom degree in Accounting - essential

Minimum 6 years' experience, including Articles.

Proficiency in Excel and Pastel Evolution

Knowledge of Sage payroll system.

Cost Ledgers experience would be an advantage

Driver's license and own transport

Experience in the construction industry would be preferred.

Position: Full-time office-based, with working hours 08:00 to 17:00.

Salary: R47,000 per month, all inclusive

If you meet the criteria and are interested in applying for this position, please submit a detailed CV with contactable references to the email address provided

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications:

12 December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to R47000,00 per month

Work Location: In person