Internship Opportunities in Kenya – Funds Operations

Funds Operations Internship
Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: July 24th, 2017
Cytonn Investments is an independent investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. We currently have over Kshs. 74 billion of investments and projects under mandate, mainly in real estate.
We are seeking to employ a young, energetic, passionate, creative, highly motivated, self-directed, team player and hardworking individual looking to join the team as a Funds Operations Intern

Responsibilities

·         Portfolio administration: Ensure proper recording of all portfolio transactions including: client’s contributions, withdrawals and any corporate actions
·         Assist in the preparation and distribution of client statements and investment reports for the investment team
·         Ensure effective and timely reporting for fund position and return to clients
·         Communicate and reconcile portfolio activity with custodian banks and administrators
·         Interact with clients, their advisers, custodians and administrators regarding portfolio operations
·         Timely release of accurate financial and portfolio data
·         Maintains controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to be followed
·         Maintains financial security by coming up and following internal controls
·         Preparation of payments by verifying documentation
·         Ensuring compliance with taxation and any other financial legal requirements
·         Preparation of special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends
·         Drive efficiency by spearheading automation processes and enhance internal systems for communication within the department
·         Follow up on clients’ overdue payments by sending payment reminders
·         Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
·         Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status
·         Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a Second upper
·         Minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
·         Computer proficiency especially in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
·         Strong verbal and written skills
·         Positive attitude and flexibility to handle diverse tasks
How to Apply