Finance Officer

Brief Organizational Introduction and Project Overview: 

Organic Health Care Service (OHCS) is a non-profit local organization and registered as a Local CSO charity on August 20, 2019. OHCS is a young and innovative organization established by former MDR TB patients and health professionals to provide an integrated and comprehensive awareness creation, health care, and support service in the area of TB prevention and control programs. Currently, in collaboration with REACH Ethiopia, OHCS is implementing various projects including a new project called USAID- Urban TB LON-II.

OHCS has been awarded a sub-grant from REACH Ethiopia, which is referred to as USAID- Urban TB LON-II. This funding is designated to support specific initiatives and projects outlined in the grant agreement; The USAID URBAN TB LON II Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the urban tuberculosis (TB) challenge in Ethiopia. Focused on the city administrations of Addis Ababa, Shaggar, Harar, and Dire Dawa, the project's primary goals include identifying missed TB cases, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. This project is pivotal in enhancing TB detection and treatment, with an overarching aim to reduce TB prevalence and mortality in urban environments.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, he/she will assist with preparing cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, etc. In addition, he/she will assist the finance department team in preparing financial reports. Assist the Finance Manager in financial management. reconcile financial and inventory with the consultation of the Finance Manager, and with close communication with the cashier and storekeeper. Preparation of payment documents and day for payment. Make sure that all payment documents have all supporting documents before processing payments. 

The role requires confidence to manipulate large volumes of data to produce valuable information, often working to tight deadlines; and the individual must have an eye for detail with strong organizational skills

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets

• Managing records and receipts

• Reconciling daily, monthly, and yearly transactions

• Preparing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow 

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Processing invoices

• Developing an in-depth knowledge of organizational products and process

• Providing customer service to clients

• Resolve financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams

• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters

• Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required.

• Track bank deposits and payments

• Assist with budget preparation

• Review and implement financial policies

• Ensure all invoices are processed promptly, including matching them to purchase orders raised and checking they are adequately authorized and coded before processing 
•  Provide day-to-day support and training to staff in raising purchase orders 
•  Ensure the prompt and timely payment of all suppliers using the relevant payment method e.g. cheque, BACS 
•  Input and reconcile all direct payments 
•  Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger accounts 
•  Investigate and respond to supplier queries 
•  Ensure accurate files to support the purchase ledger are maintained, e.g., purchase invoices and posting reports.

• Posting transactions on Peachtree accounting software and extracting necessary reports from it.

•  Assist Finance Manager in preparation of payroll and other payments to [polyenes. 

• Other tasks assigned.

Organization: Organic Health Care Service

Project: USAID URBAN TB LON II

Reports to: Finance Manager

Contract Term: Full time Position, Fixed Term Contract

Salary Scale: As per the scale of the organization

Category: Administrative, Technical 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years in a similar role.

• NGO work experience is a plus 

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.

• Outstanding analytical and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their application letter, CV, credentials (As one document), and summary of relevant work experience to http://oas2.reachet.org.et/job-application?uuid=ff9d1e37-d2f9-4e40-8ee3-41cd3e810fd5 within ten (10) days from the first appearance of the announcement.