Investment Analyst

at One acre Fund
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 23, 2024
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
The investment team is expanding in Rwanda and across East Africa. Therefore, we are hiring for multiple positions.
The Investment Analyst role focuses on the entire investment cycle (origination, investment proposal writing, due diligence, performance monitoring, portfolio management, and exits) and compliance.
Over time, you will take on more leadership of the investment process, and also have the opportunity to contribute to the Venture Studio.
As part of our growth and expansion, you will analyze regulatory trends to ensure we comply in new operating environments and market trends to identify investment opportunities. To do this, you will work closely with legal counsel and One Acre country teams.
The Investment Analyst will report to the SRV Managing Director and the Investment Lead.

Responsibilities
• Set up in new geography or scale existing geographies
• Run the investment cycle
• Post-investment, assess portfolio company needs and provide support
• Lead investment monitoring to assure quality in the investment portfolio and on-time repayment of loans
• Build and maintain financial projections and valuation models.
• Support fund reporting and the preparation of presentations to investors/ board.

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• 3 or more years of work experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or related field.
• Bachelor or Master's degree in economics, business, finance, or related field.
• Experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses and strong grasp of financial statements
• Kinyarwanda, Swahili, or other local languages are a plus
• Ideally, experience in the agricultural sector.
• Flexibility - SRV is new, so enjoyment of change and learning quickly

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