Senior Manager, Regional Finance Operations (Francophone)

Population Services International • Washington, DC

218d • $5,460,000 - $11,830,000

About The Position

Welcome to PSI! 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 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. PSI seeks a Senior Manager, Regional Finance Operations to provide financial and accounting operational support to PSI's French-speaking country offices in the Africa region, as well as select English-speaking country offices. This person will serve as the counterpart to Directors of Administration and Finance (DAF) or other heads of Finance for the countries in their portfolio. An expert for country offices on PSI accounting systems, global finance policies and procedures, balance sheet review and risk assessments, and audit management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in finance/accounting positions in a country office or headquarters environment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrating a high level of both English and French language ability, encompassing a range of skills like understanding, speaking, reading, and writing with accuracy and fluency required.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as QBE or Lawson.
• Expert Excel user.
• Familiarity with donor funding regulations (i.e. USAID, Global Fund, FCDO) and foreign country statutory requirements.
• Chartered Accountant/CPA equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and address issues on balance sheets and monthly financial packets (includes field grading and other reports). Promote compliance with or assess deviations from PSI global finance policies, provide input on global finance policy development or revisions; support resolution of variances in balance sheet reconciliations between PSI/W and country offices (QBE).
• Serve as the First Line of Support for Field-Based Financial Operations may include functional (direct) reporting line for one or more country office finance staff. Assist in change management around HQ requirements, including adoption of new policies and procedures. Lead roll-out of new accounting systems and provide post go-live support.
• Build capacity of Country Office Finance Teams. Provide input on or review of country office finance team structures, recruitment and onboarding of country office finance team leaders. Provide onsite and off-site training of finance team leaders.
• Support field office Finance Directors in efficiently conducting and closing local audits, including maintaining a schedule of in-country audits, Work with country office leadership and HQ External Audit team to ensure documentation is compiled quickly and completely for both country and HQ financial transactions, support timely development and implementation of items identified in management action plans on audit issues.
• Embody PSI's values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• 26-50% international travel

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
• Health & Wellness: PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit.
• Time Away: PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI's job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests.
• Innovation & Collaboration: PSI encourages employees to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees