Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead and develop the financial strategy of PSW, ensuring alignment with its statutory mandate and digital transformation goals. This role involves advising the CEO and Board on financial sustainability, funding models, and major investments while overseeing long-term financial planning and cost management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, governance, and compliance within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and lead PSW’s financial strategy in line with statutory requirements and digital transformation objectives.
- Advise senior leadership, including the CEO and Board, on financial sustainability, cost recovery, funding models, and investment decisions.
- Oversee long-term financial planning, revenue assurance, and prudent cost management to ensure organizational sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulatory frameworks, including corporate, tax, audit, and public-sector governance.
- Provide assurance to the Board and Audit Committee on financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and risk management.
- Manage responses to statutory, internal, and regulatory audits effectively.
- Oversee corporate tax governance, including compliance, withholding obligations, indirect tax exposure, cross-border tax matters, and tax audits or litigation.
- Provide strategic oversight of annual budgets, revised estimates, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.
- Review financial performance, analyze material variances, monitor cash-flow projections, and manage financial commitments.
- Ensure robust expenditure governance, control frameworks, and financial accountability across the organization.
- Oversee revenue frameworks including service-charge structures, user fees, funding arrangements, and other revenue streams.
- Review cost-recovery models and financial sustainability projections to maintain strong revenue assurance.
- Manage billing, collection, reconciliation, and financial system integrity to safeguard revenue streams.
- Provide financial oversight of technology investments such as ERP systems, digital payments, and platform infrastructure.
- Evaluate business cases, lifecycle costs, financial risks, and ROI for major initiatives.
- Lead procurement governance and oversee contract financial terms to ensure compliance and value.
- Implement effective financial risk management, fraud prevention controls, and segregation-of-duties frameworks.
- Maintain strong tax governance covering vendor taxation, contractual tax clauses, and statutory withholding compliance.
- Engage with regulators, ministries, auditors, financial institutions, donors, and other strategic stakeholders.
- Lead the Finance & Procurement functions through senior leadership, fostering integrity, transparency, and performance excellence.

Required Qualifications

- Membership in a professional accounting body recognized by IFAC (e.g., ICAP, ICMAP, CPA) and in good standing.
- Minimum of 16–20 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as CFO, Director Finance, or Head of Finance.
- Demonstrated experience in Board-level reporting, governance, and strategic financial management.
- Proven ability to navigate public sector regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including team development and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience in technology-driven organizations or large-scale transformation initiatives is highly desirable.

The role offers a competitive salary package, fuel card, health benefits, and professional development opportunities. PSW promotes an inclusive work culture and provides additional benefits to support employee well-being and growth.

This position is ideal for a strategic financial leader committed to driving sustainability and excellence within a forward-looking organization.