Internal / External Vacancy Announcement 

Brief Introduction

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit local organization established and registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It strives to contribute for community development through implementation of innovative and targeted project interventions to deliver quality health services for disadvantaged communities. Since its establishment in 2013, REACH Ethiopia has implemented community-based TB care interventions and integrated health service projects in Sidama, SNNP and parts of Oromia Regions.

REACH Ethiopia in collaboration with Ministry of Health is currently implementing USAID funded Urban TB LON Activity in 3 largest cities of the country; Addis Ababa, Harari and Dire Dawa. The goal of the project is to contribute to regional efforts to achieve END TB 90(90)90 milestone set for 2023 by increasing the quality, access, utilization, and sustainability of TB services in the project implementation area. 

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager and Finance and Operation Director, you will assist with preparing cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, etc. In addition, he/she will assist the finance department team in the preparation of financial reports. Assist the Finance Manager in financial management. reconcile of financial and inventory with the consultation of the Finance Manager, Finance and Operation Director and with close communication with the, cashier and store keeper. 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 statement and cash flow

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Processing invoices

• 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, posting reports.

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

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

• Other tasks assigned.

Location:  Addis Ababa (1) Hawassa (1)

Contract term: Full-time Position, Fixed term contract

Number of positions: One-Addis Ababa

Job Requirements

Qualification

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

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

•  A minimum of two years NGO work experience is mandatory.

• 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 and summary of relevant work experience to reachethrm@reachet.org.et within five (05) working days from the first appearance of the announcement.