Investment Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination for the development and implementation of strategies to help increase revenues profitably, improve operations, strengthen financial controls, and increase shareholder value for the Company and its portfolios.
• Develop appropriate performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, systems and processes in consultation with the MD and the Board.
• Liaise with the functional heads (e.g., Finance Heads) of the portfolio companies for the collection, collation and analysis of financial and operational information to identify key performance indicators in the operations of the portfolio companies and recommend relevant interventions.
• Coordinate the development of business transformation strategies to help create value for the investee companies.
• Conduct market and industry and ad hoc research and analysis to provide insights to inform operational and strategic plans and support business decisions for the Company and investee companies.
• Assist with exits of investments as needed (e.g., identifying potential exit options, evaluation of exit offers, managing exit process, negotiations). Competencies
• Well‐defined and highly developed analytical skills (e.g., valuation, review of financial statements and annual reports for insights)
• Effective and efficient communication skills (e.g., verbal, written)
• Strong abilities to draft, prepare and make presentations
• Ability to work well individually and with teams
• Ability to oversee and manage a wide span of complex but inter‐related issues, projects and initiatives involving different persons and entities
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk and compliance issues
• Ability to develop and implement workplans, strategies, policies and structures to help implement projects and initiatives
• Ability to evaluate multiple stakeholder requirements and work with them to prioritize delivery of those requirements
• Knowledge of financial markets, financial management systems and industry requirements
• Ability to network with individuals and institutions in the private and public sector on issues relating to strategy, policy and statutory or industry regulations
• Knowledge of regulatory and operational requirements for the funded institutions and other institutions within the value chain
• Strong negotiation skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or related field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science) from reputable institutions; a graduate degree such as MSc or MBA is a plus
• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst) is a plus

Experience:

• A minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in relevant areas such as finance, investment management or project/change management.
• Experience in private equity, venture capital or holding company is a plus.
• Industry expertise in the Company’s strategic focus areas is a plus

Key Contacts:

• The Board of Directors of the Company.
• Members of the Boards of Directors of the portfolio companies.
• Management executives of the portfolio companies (e.g., Heads of Finance, HR etc.). 4. Consultants and Service Providers of the Company.
• Other relevant stakeholders in the private and public sectors

Location: Airport City, Accra

Kindly Note: Application Closes Immediately After 15th of November 2023.