Finance Officer

Healing Hands of Joy (HHOJ) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to bring hope, happiness and a second chance to women affected by obstetric fistula (OF) in Ethiopia. It was established in the USA in 2009 and started operation in Ethiopia in 2010.  

The goal of HHOJ is to enable women treated for obstetric fistula to resume full and productive lives within their families/communities. HHOJ therefore works to support women to recover from the sometimes devastating impact of OF. This involves restoring their self-esteem, confidence and physical, psychosocial and economic capacity to engage fully and meaningfully as a family and community member. It also aims to improve maternal health especially reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and OF by training women treated for OF to become Safe Motherhood Ambassadors (SMAs) within their communities.

Job Description

• Manage and properly document all cash transaction made from the regional account used for the purpose of the project.
• Prepare and keep up to date list of all fixed assets at the centre.
• Ensure all fund transfers made to the region are deposited in the proper account and payments are made accordingly based on the assigned budget.
• Engage in handling petty cash and purchasing of materials needed for the day to day activities of the centre according to HHoJ’s purchasing manual procedures.
• Check and verify payment requests against budget and present any un-clear cases to the finance and admin head before proceeding with the payment.
• Classify, properly code and register accounting documents in accordance with the organization’s Accounting Manual and chart of accounts.
• Prepare monthly expense reports with bank statements; statement reconciliation from the system; and annual financial reports in accordance with HHoJ and donor project agreements to the Head office and keep record of the same.
• Keep General ledger accounts in soft and hard copy and properly arrange and maintain all financial documents for internal documentation and external audit purposes.
• Engage in annual budget preparation in collaboration with the program team
• Facilitate provision of economic support to the trained Safe Motherhood Ambassadors in coordination with other program staff
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

 Reporting to: Regional Technical Advisor

Job Requirements/ Qualification

Education

• BA in Accounting.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years work experience preferably in NGO. 

Technical Skills required:

• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Strong proven time management and prioritising skills
• Flexible, patient and adaptable to a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team building skills
• Proficient user of MS Office, and Peachtree applications
• Effective networking abilities
• Commitment to the values and principles of HHOJ
• Proficient in English and Amharic. Proficiency in Afaan Oromo is plus.