Investment Officer Job at Kinyeti Venture Capital in South Sudan October 2014
We also offer Technical Assistance (TA) to investee companies if and when necessary i.e. training, management support, governance, etc and play an active role in following up on investments.
To support the management of our growing portfolio and to harness the immense investment potential that exists within South Sudan, we are seeking to fill the position of an Investment Officer.
South Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply.
Job Purpose: You will provide support to the Investment Managers primarily in the area of information gathering, analysis and modelling and project follow up.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating investment proposals from potential clients for preliminary discussion with Investment Managers
- Preparing and presenting papers
- Analysing companies from a financial, operational, and industry perspectives
- Executing field work to support the due diligence processes
- Maintaining up to date information in archives and portfolio management systems;
- Assist in managing and monitoring the performance of investments, including the required reporting (valuations etc.)
- Assist in managing compliance with ESG covenants and to increase awareness of the issues with a view to helping clients reach international standards.
- Together with client companies, evaluate the need for TA assistance, and be responsible for implementation, follow up and the necessary reporting.
- A Bachelors degree or above in economics, finance, accounting or a related field; professional qualifications related to financing and Private Equity/ Venture investments is desirable
- Professional qualification such as CPA and CFA are added advantage.
- 2 – 3 years relevant business experience at operative positions in finance and preferable in private equity/Venture Capital
- Experience in SME financing is desirable
- Experience of working in post conflict areas will be an advantage
- Computer literacy with experience of Microsoft Office Suite and, in particular financial modelling in excel
How to Apply:
Adept Systems
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2014
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Kinyeti Venture Capital Ltd and its founders, Norfund and Swedfund are equal opportunity employers