Corporate Finance Manager at d.light
d.light
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in setting the d. light financing strategy and objectives.
- Accountable for corporate fundraising processes, both equity and debt, work with operational teams to plan and execute major initiatives.
- Meet capital needs of business through effective raising of debt, equity etc.
- Proactively identify sources of capital and funding to support d.light's strategic goals.
- Optimize the balance structure, balancing risk, cost, and liquidity.
- Direct, develop and revise financial policies for capital structure, dividends, working capital, treasury operations, foreign currency risk management, interest rate risk management, and insurance risk management.
- Drive industry leading cost of capital, and flexible financial structures aligned with operational goals,
- Build Financial partnerships by creating proposals, pitching presentations, and managing due diligence requests stemming from the company's existing and prospective partners.
- Manage contracting, registration, and compliance by ensuring that the company meets the requirements of all financing partnerships and identify and develop new partnerships.
- Playing a leading role in coaching and developing his/her team.
- MBA qualification in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7 years' experience in Financial services in top tier investment banking environment, preferable in corporate finance or capital markets areas (DCM or ECM).
- Experience working on the African continent.
- Experience in capital and debt raising.
- Capital Management.
- Knowledge of reporting requirements for debt, capital and other financial instruments.
- Advanced analytical, organization and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly analytical, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentation skills.
- Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.
- Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Financial analysis skills and strategic thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated.
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