ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

For more than 43 million people, blindness is a daily reality; another 295 million suffer from moderate to severe vision impairment. 90% of these people live in low- and middle-income communities where access to eye care is limited and the challenges for those who can’t see are severe. But there is hope: 80% of this burden is treatable or preventable. For example, 17 million blind people could be cured with a 10-minute cataract surgery. Millions more suffer from corneal blindness, which is often preventable or treatable. At HCP Cureblindness, we believe avoidable blindness can – and must – be overcome. For more than 25 years, we have worked alongside a capable network of collaborators to help people around the world retain and regain their sight by developing high-quality, cost-effective eye care systems in underserved areas of the world. With the help of partners in more than 25 countries, HCP has provided more than 1.4 million sight-restoring surgeries and screened more than 14.5 million people to provide care and basic treatments. We’ve trained more than 19,500 eye health professionals and have established 5 eye hospitals. There is more work left to do, but we can overcome the mountain of global blindness, together. HCP Cureblindness is expanding its team to meet new challenges, scale its work, and broaden its reach. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about changing lives and want to be a part of a team that works together to reach new heights. We want leaders who can aim high, make things happen, and are invested in building a positive team dynamic to bring the work to life.

VISION: We will be the catalyst to create a world in which no one is needlessly blind.

MISSION: We enable countries to end avoidable blindness by developing high quality, cost-effective eye care systems in underserved areas of the world so everyone everywhere can regain or retain their sight.

SCOPE OF WORK:

HCP Cureblindness is seeking a mission-driven professional with INGO accounting experience to work with our finance, accounting, and program staff in Ethiopia and the United States ensuring finance services and support are consistent with HCP internal policies and manuals. You will work closely and under the direction of the Finance and Administration Manager to ensure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with international accounting standards and HCP policies. To be successful, you must be skilled at developing and cultivating national and international relationships and will be responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for HCP. The role entails performing day to day financial accounting tasks including processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing data for report preparation and data input, support in budgeting and financial accounting.

This role is expected to prepare a regular work plan, get the approval of the Finance and Administration Manager which encompasses activities in your role and responsibilities per priorities of the Country office. Take the responsibility for the success of your regular plan within the specified time frame, planned and approved budget with optimal efficiency. Lead and support the proper implementation of program, finance, and administrative related strategies of the country office to achieve its goal with the required compliances. Build proper networks among partners, stakeholders, HCP staff, etc.

Accounting and Finance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with international Accounting Standard (IAS), HCP internal policies/procedures, and Government of Ethiopia rules and regulations.

• Prepare cheque and payment letters/orders for review by the finance manager in compliance with IAS, HCP, Donors and Government of Ethiopia policies and regulations, with appropriate coding and supporting documentation.

• Work to ensure real-time financial recordings per HCP finance and accounting standards.

• Petty cash management and custody.

• Preparation and prompt settlement of statutory and other payroll deductions i.e., Income tax, pension contributions, withholding tax, etc.

• Manage cash flow and work on bank reconciliation actions for HCP Ethiopia bank account.

• Reviewing Travel Expense Reports (TERs) and other expenses for accuracy before approval by line managers.

• Prepare monthly accounts for review by the Finance Manager by the 10th of every month.

• Maintain banking relationships and act as the primary liaison.

• Ensuring proper book of accounts are kept and maintaining a sound archiving (filing and retrieval) system.

• Support in preparation of various supporting schedules to the financial statements to facilitate internal regular audits and annual audits and assist in the fieldwork process when required.

• Preparations of year end accruals and monthly reconciliation of the accruals and make journals where necessary.

• Preparation of the payroll journal and monthly reconciliation of the payroll control code.

• Maintaining fixed asset register and regular count.

• Accomplish monthly settlement of employment taxes, pension, utility bills and other as required.

• Follow up on and support in the procurement function to ensure financial compliances per HCP internal policies and procedures.

• Prepare year-end accruals and monthly reconciliation of accruals.

• Conduct real time financial and inventory recording to HCP’s system and tools.

• Maintain proper books of accounts and archiving system.

Budget Management Responsibilities:

• Help project managers and partners with budget planning and adjustments.

• Aid in creating Detailed Budget Sheets (DBS) for posting to the Sage Intacct Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for specific projects.

• Assist in generating budget monitoring data and discussing it with budget holders and the project team.

• Any other related duties assigned by the line manager.

Reports To: Manager, Finance & Administration

Salary & Grade: Grade 6

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, the ability to write clearly and consistently for a myriad of audiences, excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other related fields

• Minimum of 2 years professional and relevant work experience preferably in INGO settings

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.

• Experience with financial software like QuickBooks, Sage Intacct/ERP systems, and or other accounting software packages.

• Ability to successfully build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.

• Highly organized, efficient, and self-directed work style

• Understanding of financial and tax regulations.

• INGO experience preferred. Additional qualifications include:

• Excitement to join a nonprofit institution poised to expand global operations. 

• Outgoing personality that can collaborate with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, building relationships and shared goals across departments and partner organizations.

• A sense of discretion and a high degree of professionalism is required, ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

• Demonstrates a highly professional and cooperative demeanor with supervisors, coworkers and partners.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

• Detail oriented and able to efficiently prioritize tasks.

• Flexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing priorities.

• Excellent computer skills and technical aptitude, proficient with Google Workspace, MS Office, Asana (and other cloud-based software), MacOS, and experience with Apple hardware

• Committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Physical requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

How to Apply

We invite qualified candidates to submit a resume and cover letter. Please send materials via email to: jobs@cureblindness.org

Himalayan Cataract Project encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.