JOB TITLE: Finance and Investment Manager
DEPARTMENT: Executive Education – SBVP Program
REPORTING TO: SBVP Tech. & Program Manager (SIC & SIFS) Advisor
JOB PURPOSE:
Manage the design, development, and
operations of the Sisters’ Financial Services Facility
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate and structure the seed
grant and other concessionary financings to support sisters’ social
enterprises.
- Lead and manage the
implementation of the sisters’ business plans and the seed grants,
- In collaboration with the
Advisor, develop and manage the financial operations of the Sisters
Financial Services Facility.
- Provide leadership in the
delivery of business advisory and financial analysis support to sisters in
the context of their social enterprises.
- Conduct business intelligence on
the social enterprises run by sisters to determine financial status and
provide financial options, and lead in developing financial plans and
investment strategies for the sisters’ social enterprises.
- Monitoring investment performance
and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and
changes in markets.
- Support data collection
activities.
Qualifications
The post holder will be required to have and
to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and
skills:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in
business-related courses. A master’s program will be an added advantage.
- Professional qualifications in
CPA, ACCA, and CFA are an added advantage.
- Over 5 years experience in
business development services, strategic or management consulting, or in providing
business assistance ideally working with start-up, early-stage, and
established enterprises.
- Experience in social
entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship or a related field coupled with
excellent report writing skills.
- Experience in the critical analysis
of a business, investment plans, and financial statements.
- Preferably a Catholic Sister
(nun).
- Experience working with the
agribusiness sector is an added advantage.
- Ability to solve problems and
make critical decisions.
- Proven time management and organizational
skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to
detail with minimal supervision.
- Effective written and oral
communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate
with clients, members of the business community, and University staff in
the provision of professional quality client service.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and
have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please
forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume
quoting ‘Finance and Investment Manager’ to
the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by
end of the day (5.30 pm) Wednesday, 17th March 2023.
Due to the large number of applications, we
may receive, only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University
Business School is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money
from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any
such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.
