Vice President of Finance

5 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Zenysis Full time

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 and Operations** **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 and Operations 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:
- 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.

Lead cross-functional initiatives to advance strategically important business needs, including:
- Optimizing company’s pricing methodology.
- 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 system(s) 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).
- 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 refinin

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