This is a long-term, full-time position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in South Africa. It is preferred that candidates are from Cape Town, SA (Kigali, Maputo, Nairobi will be considered).
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 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 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.
This position will lead and manage one Financial Manager and one Grants and Contracts Manager along with a contracted back-office and accounting team.
Zenysis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.