Job Summary
We are hiring a Finance and Business Analyst.
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
• Gather and Synthesis financial and operating information about Companies and industries
• Conduct and publish in-depth industry, market and company specific research and analysis
• Create and update financial models of all kinds
• Perform due diligence and corporate valuation analysis
• Perform equity, investment analysis and credit appraisals
• Assist in writing both solicited and unsolicited proposals to assist the origination of transactions both debt and equity
• Assist in the execution of mandates for both debt and equity raising transactions as well as mergers and acquisitions for Corporate Finance clients, in a manner that meets all regulatory requirement
• Provide sound financial analysis and research to support all relevant departments.
• Write articles for publication on a regular basis.
• Regularly evaluate the domestic and external environments and assess the impact on potential transaction activities.
• Conduct and publish quarterly and annual financial market and global and domestic economic reviews and analysis.
• Analyze listed equities, perform share valuations, and forecast future earnings to aid in decision making processes
• Build, regularly update and maintain a data base of stock market, economic indicators, commodities market, fixed income market, and financial statements of listed companies.
• Perform financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on potential investments partnerships, and business opportunities to support investment decision making-
Requirements:
• A minimum requirement of a first degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Applicant must have a year or two experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of and understanding of GSE and SEC rules and regulations in executing business transactions
• A professional qualification of ACCA or CFA will be an added advantage
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills in conducting detailed forecasts, and financial and valuation analysis for use in transactions
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Applicant must have strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work under pressure for long hours with little supervision
• Sound knowledge of the business environment and the local and global economy
• Ability to Examine and interpret data