Experienced Hire, Deal Analysis & Internal Audit

Job Summary

The role will ensure proper screening of investment applications and that structured finance proposals strictly comply with the Company’s “Viability Model” as well as Investment Strategy and Policy Framework. This role will also ensure the review/evaluation of various aspects of the Company’s (and subsidiaries') business processes, such as financial records, risk management, compliance, and Internal controls.

Job Details

Deal Analysis

Develop the overall Investment requirements and determine the appropriate investment strategies and structure for the Company.
Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
Originate, analyze, and manage all Infrastructure investment-related transactions, including the development of financial metrics, investment memorandums and all other relevant documentation.
Ensure structured finance proposals strictly comply with the Employer’s “Viability Model.”
Screening applications from the Deal Origination team to ensure alignment with the Company’s Viability Model, investment strategy and policy framework
Analyse leases, term sheets, loan agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, and other agreements.
Conducting project feasibility and economic cost-benefit analysis on submitted bids or proposals to guide senior management in taking “Stop/Go” decisions.
Identifying key credit strengths, risks and mitigants in event-driven transactions; Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, and risks and present to the Management.
Review and recommend financing structures for the existing project portfolios and monitor the performance of the Company’s projects from an investment perspective.
Performing project gap analyses and preparing appraisal report on the prospective client project for funding decisions by senior management, as well as the implementation agreement and monitoring plan.
Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.

Internal Audit

Provide regular independent audits of the Company and all investee entities on behalf of the Board while also managing effective control systems.
Implement the Company’s Internal Audit plan.
Implement the annual audit plan together with any special projects as required and as approved by the Board.
Implement quality assurance programs.
Evaluate and assess significant new or changing operations, processes, and systems.
Issue regular reports to the Head, Risk management, Compliance & Internal Audit.
Assist in the investigation of any suspected fraudulent activities (if they should arise).
Develop change management and communication strategies to ensure a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and knowledge sharing of leading practices on Risk, Deal Analysis and Internal Audit.

Requirements

Required:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or related field.
Membership of a relevant Professional body (Local or International), e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent.
A postgraduate qualification, preferably an MBA or Relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years post-graduate finance/banking/credit experience, gained mainly within a Leveraged Finance context or professional services environment.

Other Skills & Competencies

Ability to understand and interpret economic, industry and financial market data to identify investment opportunities.
Strong research and documentation skills.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Ability to comprehensively analyze financial statements.
Ability to develop financial models and conduct reviews and analyses.
Credit risk analysis and risk structuring skills.
Industry/market and product knowledge.
Ability to apply reasoning and logic to various situations and make viable decisions.
Demonstrated knowledge to structure variety of financial instruments (debt and equity).Strong attention to details.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Excellent Judgement and decision making skills.
Ability to think out of the box and generate creative solutions.
Superior level of resourcefulness and ability to work with considerable autonomy.
Capacity and willingness to work under pressure.
Demonstrates accountability and ownership of own duties.
Demonstrates honesty and openness in dealings with others.

Benefits

Rewarding and fast-paced environment.

HMO.

Industry-leading guaranteed bonus.

Exposure to the infrastructure finance space.

Good learning opportunities (both formal and informal).

About Company

Africa Plus Partners Nigeria Limited

https://app.seamlesshiring.com

<p>Africa Plus Partners seeks to deliver superior risk-adjusted rewards whilst capturing the African growth potential in infrastructure. We are currently advising projects, investing capital and raising a dedicated Nigerian infrastructure fund for accelerating our plans.</p>