Saturday, June 8, 2013

ICDC Finance Jobs in Kenya: Technical Appraisal Officer

Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) is the premier DFI established in 1954, to facilitate economic development of Kenya through Equity and Debt financing.

The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill in the following vacant positions:-

Position: Technical Appraisal Officer (2 Positions)

Role Purpose:     
   
To identify and evaluate investments for the Corporation.

Primary Responsibilities:
Project Screening

    To screen investment proposals for funding
    Manage the team in completion of due diligence and risk management activities within approved due diligence, time and budget

Investment Appraisal & Approval

    To develop deal pipeline for the Corporation for investment purposes
    To carry out feasibility studies and prepare business plans for projects
    To carry out valuation of plant and machinery required for any projects
    Conduct financial modelling for projects and test their viability

Due Diligence & KYC

    Communicate newly discovered risks or problems with pending acquisitions or investments.
    Develop target market selection criterion in full compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
    Update project due diligence critical path schedule

Relationship Management
    Manage customer relationships
    Provide an interface between the Corporation, existing and prospective customers in order to maintain good customer relations so as to meet customer needs within the strategic Corporate objectives.

Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications

    Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications  
    Possess a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA),
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) qualifications may be considered

Experience
    At least five (5) years’ relevant experience two (2) of which should be in a similar position or professional/consultancy services firm.

Skills /Attributes
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Knowledge and experience in statistics, data collection, analysis and presentation
    Excellent financial modelling skills
    Excellent business acumen
    Good interpersonal, and communication skills
    Team player

How to apply
Interested candidates should send a written application letter enclosing a copy of a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and quoting current and expected salary to the undersigned not later than 26th June 2013.

HR & Administration Manager
Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC)
PO Box 45519 00100
Nairobi
Email: hr@icdc.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.