Financial Analyst Internship in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Financial Analyst Internship – Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: The position requires excellent accounting, financial modelling, analytical, communication skills both written and verbal.
Key Responsibilities:
·         Build financial models to assess / value companies
·         Assisting in the preparation of marketing pitch books and related materials

·         Write data-driven research and reports that combine our proprietary data with outside data sets to identify key trends and analyze start-ups, companies and investors within specific sectors
·         Conducting sector research and intelligence, analyzing existing business models, tracking new start-ups / technologies, tracking investor activity and building insights into landmark companies
·         Carry out detailed research via the telephone and meetings to develop an internal database
·         Develop and maintain industry contacts to assist with the production of market leading intelligence and reports
·         Understand and develop forward-looking analyses and insights
·         Develop and give client and prospect client presentations to discuss research report
·         Support PR requests with data and category knowledge
Required Experience:
·         Minimum CPA, ACCA, plus First Class or Upper Second degree required in Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Physics or any quantitative or research based field
·         Further degree or qualification – a plus
·         Strong analytical skills and pay attention to even the tiniest details
·         Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
·         Ability to synthesize data and develop meaningful conclusions and predictive insights
·         Strong communication/presentation skills and leadership abilities. You should feel comfortable speaking to clients/prospects as an authority on the business and the category
·         Ability to multi-task and manage the details while keeping an eye on the big picture
·         Must have an inquisitive, exploring mind and a geek about all things finance
·         Must be passionate and knowledgeable about the corporates, start-ups, venture capital and M&A
·         Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, team-based environment
·         Must be able to manage work and prioritise multiple assignments under tight deadlines
·         Motivated self-starter, showing creativity and energy
About Us: We are a financial advisory firm providing exclusive financial advice and research to corporates, investors and start-ups, both locally and globally.
Application Process: Send your CV, Cover Letter to: recruitksm@gmail.com before 28th April 2019. Ongoing interviews.