Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Manager, Finance Operations

Department: Finance Operations

Level: D2

Reports to: Associate Director, Finance

Based in:  Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline:  November 8, 2019

Who we are

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a motivated, planned, organized, and detail oriented Finance Manager that establishes a reliable accounting and reporting system and enhances the financial decision-making process of PSI Ethiopia by monitoring accurate recording of transactions, timely preparations of financial reports, and conducting a close follow-up on the organization’s compliance with all financial and regulatory obligations.

Key Result Areas:

• Finance operation management
• Timely financial reporting
• Financial compliance (e.g. act in line with PSI policy, funder regulation)
• Cash flow management
• Inventory management

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of the Finance Department including Treasury, sales and A/R, and inventory management and archive and documentation, fixed asset and inventory management, and chart of accounts.
• Lead the development, dissemination and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management and accounting.
• Maintain sound financial systems and policies in line with GAAP, PSI policy, funder regulations, and local law.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly financial certification package including all supporting schedules and the trial balance.
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory reports including tax returns.
• Ensure that accounting entries and financial reports comply with GAAP, PSI policy, funder regulations and local law.
• Review and approve Operating Advance Requests (OARs) for cash advances from headquarters.
• Manage cash flow in the country office and maintain relationships with local banks.
• Prepare financial statement for annual CHSA and external audits and manage the audit process.

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Develop and implement the Department’s plans and objectives.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilization of the Department’s budgets.
• Identify human resources requirements of the Department and develop plan for meeting the requirements.
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of relevant Departmental policies and procedures.
• Review, approve and submit Departmental reports to relevant organs.
• Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.
• Represent the Organization in external relationships related to the Department.

• Participate in group decision making processes by forming part of different groups/committees. 

Your background

What are we looking for? The basics

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Banking and Finance or related fields with Five (5) years of demonstrated experience out of which two(2) years at a Managerial level

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Banking and Finance or related fields with seven (7) years of demonstrated experience out of which three (3) years at Managerial level

What would get us excited?

• Working knowledge of US government rules, business entities and regulations for cooperative agreements

• Proficient in MS office applications and advanced financial analysis tools