Regional Head of Finance

 

Job Title: Regional Head of FinanceLocation: Irene, South AfricaInternational Travel: Up to 30% Reports to: Managing Executive

Who we are

With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed.​ Our origins in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs.

 

Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges. We Seek to Solve

 

• ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES

Half of the world’s population lacks access to essential health services. One hundred million people are pushed into extreme poverty each year due to out-of-pocket spending on health.

 

• UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE (UHC)

Global leaders have committed to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. Public resources are not enough to meet this ambitious target.

 

• HEALTH SYSTEM DESIGN

Health system design is challenging. The World Health Organization estimates that 20-40% of current health spending is wasted due to inefficiencies.

 

• SHORTAGE OF HEALTH WORKERS

The World Health Organization’s estimates a projected shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030, mostly in low- and lower-middle income countries.​

 

Main Purpose

As a Regional Head of Finance, you are expected to define and manage the execution of the Finance and Operations strategies for PSI SBU SA and African Countries in line with global and local requirements, national and industry legislation and regulations and relevant SOPs.

Your Contribution

Financial Management:

• Define, develop and execute the Finance and Operations strategies and execution plan for the relevant financial period in line with global and local requirements, national and industry legislation and regulations and relevant SOPs.
• Ensure business adherence and compliance to global and local corporate governance and operational and technical control requirements through holding of regular review meetings and effecting agreed improvements.
• Ensure that the quarterly and annual business planning process is executed in an effective and timely manner and accurately reflects the commercial requirements.
• Provide independence to ensure the assets are managed appropriately.
• To provide the appropriate oversight and expertise in managing the risks associated.
• Ensure the management of the P&L and other operational costs for Department and for the business overall.
• To provide oversight to our internal and external financial and management reporting.
• Ensure all relevant administration is completed by department to effect finance cost centre activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Finance

• Lead the company in the financial management and governance of the SA, Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria SBU business.
• To establish strong working relationships in which to challenge, influence and shape the strategic and financial direction of the organization.
• Provide leadership of the finance function by establishing the vision and focus for the group.
• Provide development opportunities and direction to coach the team to superior performance.
• Hold regular team meetings to ensure operational and technical control across the organization.
• Accountable for the correct accounting treatment applied in the organization and taking responsibility to ensure that the finance team has continuous professional development and achieves technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate and Divisional finance framework.
• Group Finance meetings and involvement with specific projects.
• To ensure all decisions are taken to optimize value.
• To facilitate the needs of the business within the financial framework.
• To provide oversight to our internal and external financial and management reporting.
• To lead cross business projects in order to improve operational efficiencies and increase value.