Finance Officer, for OHCP project

Reports to : The Ethiopian Project Manager and Project Director will oversee/ supervise work completion.  The Finance officer will also have regular interaction with the BE Halaba team, Head of Finance and HR Manager in the BE Addis Office. Job Type:  Full-time equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of extension for an additional 1 year. Salary range:  The salary range is ETB 45,900.00

• 51,919.00 gross per month (before applicable payroll deductions).  Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. About Us: The Brooke is a leading UK equine welfare charity which has been working in Ethiopia since 2006 with a country office in Addis Ababa. The Brooke aims to improve the welfare of working equines, together with the livelihoods of people dependent on these animals. Brooke Ethiopia has established a partnership with the University of Saskatchewan to implement a Global Affairs Canada funded project entitled “One Health Community Partnerships (OHCP).” The OHCP project aims to improved community health and equitable empowerment for poor, marginalized, rural smallholder farmers, especially female headed households, women and girls. The project strives to empower communities with knowledge and skills on animal, human, and environmental health, and promote gender equality with participation by both women and men. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our team to implement the One Health Community Partnership project. The OHCP project is an equal opportunities employer. However, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  Note: Preference will be given to qualified candidates from Halaba Zone and surrounding communities Responsibilities: Manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses according to the project budget guidelines. Process payroll for employees. Ensure that all payments have acceptable supporting documentation. Digitize all documentation promptly. Prepare financial reports on time to be along with digitized supporting documentation and submit to BE finance department. Participate in preparing budget forecasts. Participate in procurement process. Manage project spreadsheet register and ledger Conduct month-end and year-end reconciliation and closing process. Assist the Project Manager with any other duties as assigned. Comply with project Partner and project donor policies and practice, with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.