Job Purpose: An individual keen to work in a startup environment and passionate about Africa’s growth, understands technology and wants to be part of a great growth story.
This position works closely with the CEO on building long term value for the company and will be focused on fundraising, analysis of performance, investor relationships and strategy.
Job Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
Work with the CEO to create strategic growth plans and to raise the equity and working capital needed to implement these plans
Lead and work on Structuring equity instruments to raise capital
Liaise with large institutional investors to create a pipeline of investors
Negotiate with large debtors and banks
Support with Tax strategy
Manage financial reporting for investors and the Board of Directors
Support in budgeting and other finance functions
Drive strategic improvements to global operation, including country-specific tax-efficient structures, transactions between parent and subsidiary, and maintenance of global inventory.
Evaluate and engage with advisors as needed
Participate in risk management and legal reviews
Qualifications and Skills:
Three to Five years minimum work experience in Corporate Finance
Some investment banking or strategic consulting experience
Some work experience in a multinational company, preferably with operations in Africa
Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quickbooks
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Financial modeling expertise
Ability to manage a global, multi-cultural team of finance and accounting staff
Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature, ability and drive to work independently, solution-
oriented
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent
Further Requirements (Good to Have)
Strong investment banking experience specifically in Mergers and Acquisitions
Good network in the Private equity space
Understand deal structuring from a sell side perspective
Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and navigating global tax structures
No shortage of ambition and good karma
Application:
Send your CV (in Word format) titled with your Name via email with the Subject Line as “Corporate Finance Analyst” to jobs@genesisconsult.net not later than 11 August 2016.
No phone calls please.
In your application, please specify:
Current Gross Salary with Benefits;
Expected Gross Salary with Benefits; and
Related Experience justifying your application.