Finance Modeler/Manager for an International Solar Company

Our client, an international investment company in Kenya is looking for a driven Finance Modeler/Manager for a Start-Up Hub in Mombasa. As a financial modeller, he/she will be responsible to build the entrepreneurs understanding of business projections and the importance of financial management. He/she will also be expected to work closely with and supervise the accountants as well as developing and reporting on KPIs for all start-ups under the different programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build financial models, revenue projection models, budgets and Key Performance. Indicators for and together with the start-ups.
• Perform full quality assurance of all financial models.
• Assist the subsidiaries in improving financial management systems, KPIs reporting and preparing for external audits.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Report to the Board of Directors abroad on monthly financial results, deviations and financial management issues, as well as on KPIs.
• Assist in budgeting, setting up financial accounting system, banking system.
• Assist the start-ups to prepare the figures for seed funding applications and investor presentations.
• Advice the Board regarding seed funding and investment decisions.
• Contribute to developing new profitable and sustainable companies.
• Present financial training material in front of an audience.
• Prepare deal briefs and financial documents for potential investors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master level education in accounting, financial management or equal.
• 5-10 years of relevant working experience in at least two of the following areas: financial modelling, financial management, business analysis and/or as financial controller.
• Experience both at an operational level as well as at a strategic level.
• Strong Communication skills and good team player.
• Proactive and eager to support the start-ups in becoming profitable.
• Diligent, analytical, and pay a lot of attention to details.
• Keen to develop private sector and businesses that can have a positive impact on society, create jobs etc contributing to Africa’s growth.

Applications:

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