The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Grants & Finance Officer Jobs

The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Grants & Finance Officer Jobs

Job Id: 217926

Category: Accounting and Finance
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Salary:

Job Description

Job Listing Detail

Help us end avoidable blindness in Ethiopia

Assist us to strengthen local health systems

A new country strategy built on true partnerships

Leading International Development Organisation in the area of eye health

3 positions based in Addis

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected and trusted international development organisations whose vision is to end avoidable blindness and ensure the work of Fred Hollows lives on.

Ethiopia is one of The Foundations largest funded programs, focused on the Elimination of Trachoma. Up until now our program has focused on the complex and direct delivery of services to help those in need.

With strong foundations in place, we are now looking to enter into a new phase of our programming building on the work that we have already done.

In line with the priorities of the New Global Strategy, the next phase of our program will see us moving towards a system strengthening approach ensuring the work that we do, is sustainable and integrated within the local health system. Moving forward we will focus on the following key areas;

Support and Strengthen the health systems – integrating trachoma into broader eye health services

New Comprehensive Eye Care Programs (cataract, diabetic retinopathy, Uncorrected Refractive Error (URE) and trachoma)

Sustainability

- through increased investment and support we will work hand in hand with local governments

About the Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance & Grants Officer is responsible for the preparation of financial reporting and accounting duties of The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia.

Working closely with the Finance manager, you will provide support across all financial functions ensuring compliance with FHF Finance, Procurement and Logistic policies and procedures, as well as Donor and Government requirements.

Specific areas of responsibilities include:

General Accounting

Budget forecasting and reporting

Partner Support and capacity building

Procurement

Supporting and overseeing Audits

Compliance and statutory obligation

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience and skills

At least 5 years working experience in a similar role within a recognized NGO.

BA Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

High level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages.

Solid knowledge of full-cycle accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.

Knowledge and use of SUN systems.

Sound knowledge of current legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to INGOs in Ethiopia.

How to Apply

Applications should be made only via our website: http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies and should include your resume and cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Role Purpose as well as details of your current and expected salary.

The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Grants & Finance Officer Jobs