PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Compliance Manager for PSI’s vibrant Angola platform. This management team-level position is based in Angola’s capital Luanda and will report to the Deputy Country Representative.
PSI Angola has a current annual budget of approximately US$10 million. The country office’s main projects are an integrated health social marketing project and an HIV combination prevention project with a focus on Most-at-Risk-Populations, though PSI Angola has a varied portfolio of projects that lead to significant health impact in other areas as well. Current donors to PSI’s activities are USAID, PMI and ExxonMobil. The selected candidate in this exciting management position will be responsible for the successful and effective functioning of the departments of Finance and Compliance, Subcontracts and Subawards and Procurement. She/he will directly supervise a diverse Finance and Compliance team, and two managers that lead the Procurement and Subaward/Contracts. The Finance and Compliance Manager will coordinate closely with all budget holders to ensure timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and compliance of all financial, procurement and audit stipulations of each of the funding partners and will also support program managers with budget development.
She/he will understand and outline the key functions of the departments with reference to current and future needs, volume of work and quality requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties relevant to each functional area include, but are not limited to:
Finance & Compliance •Ensure contractual compliance with PSI and donor regulations; •Ensure that internal and external financial reports are of high quality; •Oversee the development of program budgets, assist in coordinating work plans; •Lead development of internal control systems; •Liaise with PSI/Washington accounting departments and backstopping team; •Manage internal and external audits and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented; •Build capacity among program managers in financial monitoring and budget tracking.
Subawards and Subcontracts •Ensure adequate functioning of the department and staff; •Manage financial and compliance aspects of subawards and subcontracts.
Procurement •Ensure compliance with existing procurement policies; •Oversee the procurement function’s international and local procurements, avoiding any stock-outs for PSI products and ensuring rapid turn-around on local purchases; •Minimize fraud via active monitoring and close coordination with internal and external audits; •Maximize efficiencies and cost-savings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Master’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience;
•Minimum two to four years developing country work experience required; •Three to five years proven experience and ability to motivate and manage finance and contract administration personnel in a dynamic and growing work environment; •Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management skills; •Fluency in English required, Portuguese and/or Spanish preferred; •Demonstrated ability to produce results; •Familiarity with international donors and US government financial procedures preferred.
The successful candidate will exhibit strong financial and people/team management skills; a sharp eye for compliance, detail and efficiency; strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; the ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; and holds an interest in private sector approaches to development.
Preference will be given to candidates with proven relevant financial management skills and demonstrated success in managing a diverse work force.
Please apply online at: http://www.psi.org
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
