Financial Analyst Internship Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 4, 2017

About Us: We are a financial advisory firm providing exclusive
advice and research to corporates, investors and start-ups, both locally
and globally. 

Job Title: Financial Analyst – Internship, Nairobi, Kenya
 

Job Description: The position requires excellent accounting, financial modelling, analytical, communication skills both written and verbal.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build financial models to assess / value companies


• Assisting in the preparation of marketing pitch books and related materials


• Write data-driven research and reports that combine our proprietary data with outside data sets to identify key trends and analyze start-ups, companies and investors within specific sectors


• Conducting sector research and intelligence, analyzing existing business models, tracking new start-ups / technologies, tracking investor activity and building insights into landmark companies


• Carry out detailed research via the telephone and meetings to develop an internal database


• Develop and maintain industry contacts to assist with the production of market leading intelligence and reports


• Understand and develop forward-looking analyses and insights


• Develop and give client and prospect client presentations to discuss research report


• Support PR requests with data and category knowledge

Required Experience:

• Minimum CPA, ACCA, plus First Class or Upper Second degree required in Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Physics or any quantitative or research based field


• Further degree or qualification - a plus


• Strong analytical skills and pay attention to even the tiniest details


• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills


• Ability to synthesize data and develop meaningful conclusions and predictive insights


• Strong communication/presentation skills and leadership abilities. You should feel comfortable speaking to clients/prospects as an authority on the business and the category


• Ability to multi-task and manage the details while keeping an eye on the big picture


• Must have an inquisitive, exploring mind and a geek about all things finance 


• Must be passionate and knowledgeable about the corporates, start-ups, venture capital and M&A


• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, team-based environment


• Must be able to manage work and prioritise multiple assignments under tight deadlines


• Motivated self-starter, showing creativity and energy

Application Process: 

Send your CV, Cover Letter to: recruitksm@gmail.com before 15th September 2017. 

Ongoing interviews.