Job Description: Finance & Operations Associate
Introduction: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.
The successful candidate will have an
opportunity to participate in our share ownership plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintain all the books of
accounts among them the profit and Loss account, the balance sheet, cash
flow statement etc. for Cytonn and its affiliates.
- Develop and maintains accounting controls by
preparing and recommending policies and procedures to be followed.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation,
and requesting disbursements.
- Ensuring compliance with taxation and any
other financial legal requirements.
- Prepares special financial reports by
collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
- Communicate and reconcile portfolio activity
with custodian banks and administrators.
- Review and analyse Monthly Portfolio
reconciliations to ensure accuracy of reporting.
- Timely release of accurate data.
- Train and assist others within a team
environment.
- Provide strategic advice related to finance,
accounting and operations matters to the executive team.
Experience Required
- Work experience with a CPA firm is required,
preferably with a ‘Big 4’ Accounting Firm.
- Work experience in investments fund operations
is an added advantage.
- Strong IT skills will be an added advantage.
- Excellent analytical skills as well as the
ability to analyse data.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and
follow-through.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to
completion with minimal directions.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in
writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff
members, clients, administrators and custodians.
Qualifications
- A minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with
at least a second class upper division
- Professional qualification in accounting field
or actively pursuing qualification
How to Apply
If you feel that you possess the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit the Careers page onwww.cytonn.com/careers complete the application form and upload your current CV and other documents, including your daytime contact.
Deadline is COB Friday, April 10th
Only Shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted for Interviews
