Job Description
Background
The Malawi Agricultural and Industrial Investment Corporation (MAIIC) Plc is a local development finance institution (DFI) incorporated in November 2018 under the Company’s Act of 2013. The company was established to bridge the long-term financing gap in Malawi and spearhead private sector development. MAIIC is a commercially oriented DFI set up to play a leading role in socio-economic development in the country.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions:
SENIOR ANALYST (2):
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for originating, developing, and leading the due diligence, approval and financing of large and transformative projects in Malawi.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Exploring different investment opportunities in the Agriculture, Mining, Energy, ICT and infrastructure sectors.
- Conduct market research, data mining, and business intelligence in the various sectors that MAIIC is targeting to invest in.
- In-depth knowledge of big data and data analytical systems, to realise the importance of data-driven decisions over intuition-driven decisions.
- Analysing current financial performance, identifying trends and creating financial models for decision support.
- Perform business valuations.
- Preparing reports on investment recommendations and communicating the insights of these reports to the wider organization.
- Reporting to management on performance of the investment book and make recommendations on how performance can be improved.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure alignment of the investment book and the general ledger for accurate financial reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or Economics.
- Professional qualification in ACCA, CFA, CIMA or CFM.
- Minimum of five years proven experience in business finance or other relevant experience.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, project management, and business development, preferably in the financial sector or development finance
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High proficiency in financial modelling techniques
- Strong fluency with excel formulas and functions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to the organisation
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
How to apply
Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above may forward applications by email to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on, 24 November 2024.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A detailed resume/curriculum vitae.
- Details of three contactable referees.
Please note that applications that do not meet all the requirements specified above will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
The Head of Human Resources and Administration
Malawi Agricultural and Industrial Investment Corporation
Gowa House
African Unity Avenue
Lilongwe
Email: recruitment@maiic.mw