Investment
Officer
Summary: Kinyeti Venture Capital is a private equity investment company
offering risk capital to profitable private sector enterprises in South
Sudan.
The
company was established in mid-2012 as a joint venture between Norfund and
Swedfund.
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.
The
successful candidate will report to the Senior Investment Manager.
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.
You
will also be responsible for evaluating TA needs in the portfolio and execute
the necessary follow up and reporting. This position will suit a self-driven
individual who thrives in start-up environments.
With
the vast number of development opportunities available in South Sudan, the
position presents you with an opportunity to take part in building the private
sector in South Sudan and for your own career development.
Responsibilities
- Assist
in establishing deal flow
- Assist
the Investment Managers in managing deal progress from inception to exit,
against agreed timelines and in conjunction with the Investment Managers
as a team member. This will entail:
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- You
will be expected to carry out your duties according to Norfund’s Code of
Conduct
How to
Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant deals, and their size, that you have been involved with (without breaching confidentiality); details of current and expected remuneration, your contractual notice period/ earliest availability, a daytime phone contact, email address, Skype address and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems Management Consultants
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.
Please
note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
Kinyeti Venture Capital Ltd and its founders, Norfund and Swedfund are equal
opportunity employers