Vice President of Finance

7 days ago

Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Zenysis Technologies Full time

Description

This is a long-term, full-time position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in South Africa. It is preferred that candidates are from Cape Town, SA Kigali, Maputo, Nairobi will be considered.

Zenysis is a global technology startup that builds an integration and advanced analytics software that empowers governments and international organizations to deliver lifesaving health programs in a truly-data driven way.

We are a diverse team of software engineers, diplomats, public health and development experts, and we are on a mission to transform the capacity of governments and international organizations to respond to the biggest global health challenges of our time.

Governments in 12 countries across Africa, Asia, and South America currently use our software to deliver lifesaving healthcare to millions of people in need, track pandemic threats, and coordinate responses to large-scale emergencies. We are currently funded by USAID, the Global Fund, Gavi, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PAHO among others.

At Zenysis, we are proactive about ensuring a healthy work/life balance and invest heavily in learning and personal development. As a global company, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of our values and how we conduct ourselves as a team.

The Role

Zenysis is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial management and strategy. S/he  will be responsible for day to day financial planning & budgeting, international financial operations, grant and contract finances, internal and external  financial reporting,  S/he will also be responsible for working with the internal  cross functional  teams in developing  project budgeting and pricing strategy.

The VP of Finance will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer CEO and will provide financial leadership across the organization, including internal control, risk management, in addition to accounting and finance.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the team 1 Financial Manager and 1 Grants and Contracts Manager, along with a contracted back-office and accounting team responsible for:

Lead cross-functional initiatives to advance strategically important business needs, including:

  • All finance, accounting, budgeting, reporting, tax and regulatory compliance functions, including all financial planning, modeling, and budget processes
  • Managing cash flow and balance sheet prudently to ensure sufficient cash runway.
  • Preparing financial briefs for the Management Team in advance of monthly meetings and organizational planning discussions.
  • Managing the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Preparing quarterly financial and budgetary reports for Zenysis customers on active projects.
  • Being a thought partner for the CEO.
  • Tracking and reporting on cross-functional key performance indicators KPIs.
  • Serving as the financial liaison with customers and subcontractors with respect to budget development, financial planning, reporting and invoicing etc.
  • Collaborating with Business Development and Legal teams to optimize contracting to drive efficiency, financial performance and compliance.
  • Evaluating proposed contract modifications e.g., revised deliverables, timelines, cost and no cost extensions etc to ensure alignment with organizational cash flow and financial growth.
  • Developing and managing documentation of internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with GAAP standards and compliance including revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
  • Managing the company’s tax, consulting, banking and audit relationships to ensure tax and regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions, including preparation and filing of quarterly and annual tax returns.
  • Supervising accounts receivable, billing processes, payment collections and accounts payable. 
  • Developing and implementing an Indirect Cost Management strategy to reduce and manage indirect costs.
  • Optimizing company’s pricing methodology.
  • Leading  startup of subsidiaries.
  • Working with the CEO and Business Development team to explore new business models and revenue channels.
  • Developing and improving internal tools and operational processes, including our ERP systems and associated business operations.
  • Supporting equity and debt financing efforts, including discussions with existing and potential investors / debtors.
  • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring and developing finance and accounting staff internal and outsourced as required.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration. 
  • 10+ years of experience, serving in a managerial role specific to financial operational management, accounting, and financial planning & budgeting  for a growth stage technology company preferably big data software used in healthcare and government agencies.
  • Experience developing and managing documentation of internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with GAAP standards and compliance including revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
  • Expertise in software business models and milestone accounting.
  • Experience in equity and debt financing, and due diligence process.
  • Experience managing and designing the internal control process and an external audit.
  • Experience with long-term strategic financial planning for growth organizations.
  • Experience managing an accounting team,  cash flow, and annual operating plans.
  • Experience developing and refining internal financial management tools to improve the accuracy and management of company and project finances.
  • Experience working with bilateral development organizations e.g. USAID and multilateral development organizations e.g. World Bank, Gavi, Global Fund.
  • Experience with grant management and financial reporting for donor funded projects.
  • Experience liaising with customer and partner finance teams as well as local grantees, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to address cost and pricing considerations.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in international settings and familiarity with organizations in the international development sector donors, multilaterals, consulting firms, etc..
  • Solution oriented, strategic thinker with ability to identify and address challenges.
  • Proven track record demonstrating sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing skills, with ability to distill complex financial scenarios for management review and approval.
  • Analytical thinker, comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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