Financial & Business Analyst Job

Our client is in an Impact and SME enabler currently seeking a Financial/Business Analyst/Modeler.

Are you a young seasoned Financial Analyst who is confident, ambitious, resourceful and imaginative with the desire to challenge yourself? Are you interested in being part of a team focused towards transforming and enabling SMEs in Kenya and beyond the East African region? If so, then this is the job you are looking for.

Our client would like to fill the position of a Financial/Business Analyst/Modeler.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for the preparation of various financial analysis reports. Working closely with the Management, the role will be responsible for the preparation of financial models and analysis necessary to support SMEs in the due diligence process in securing investments.

As a financial modeler, your key activity is to develop financial models for ventures participating in the company training programs, in funded entrepreneurial projects or which engage us directly.

You are to build the entrepreneurs’ understanding of the financial model you have developed, so they can assume full ownership of it and confidently explain it internally and externally.

In some cases, it may also involve some financial level of financial literacy development.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and processing data and information that will allow you to understand the SMEs and their external reality
• Liaising with the Business Advisors on the respective businesses for improved understanding and insights
• Building financial models (excel) of their businesses; unit economics model, revenue projection model, COS model, project models, P&L model, balance sheet model, IRR/ROI projections, KPI projections, scenario modelling.
• Performing full quality assurance test on financial models
• Analyze all assumptions – test key assumptions in partnership with growth catalysts and the concerned businesses.
• Present model to businesses and train them in the use and application of the models
• Keep pre-diligence documentation orderly and systematic, and prepare pre-diligence packages for potential investors. This includes collecting, verifying and collating relevant information and data.
• Prepare deal briefs (summaries) for each of the members for presentation to potential investors and key stakeholders; compile deal briefs into deal books.
• Prepare and run workshop sessions or similar activities on financial modelling and financial literacy
• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science or Financial Engineering.
• CPA (K)/ACCA/CFA certification.
• 3 years working experience in a similar role with a strong element in financial analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel and Financial Modelling techniques are desirable.

Competencies

• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Good with number, data and figures.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Problem solving for solution development.
• Outcome/delivery focused with strong planning skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

How to Apply

Please send us your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke or Juliet.gateri@alternatedoors.net