Seeking Investment Officer to Join a SME Fund Management Team

We are a newly set up Fund Management Company based in Kenya that focuses on investments in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the East Africa region. In partnership with a more experienced fund manager, we have a new Pan African Fund that will begin to invest in SMEs in East Africa starting from early 2009.

We are looking for a highly motivated Investment Officer to join the team in early 2009.

The selected individual should have strong financial and analytical ability and will likely be a graduate in Finance or Banking with at least 7 years of experience in a similar role or an MBA with 5 years experience. Professional Accounting/financial training will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate should have past experience in a similar position in Private Equity or corporate finance experience with SMEs.

The individual will be expected to identify potential investments for the fund, carry out detailed business analysis and lead the due diligence activities.

This position would suit an energetic, proactive, and outgoing individual who can work under minimal supervision.. The position entails substantial travel.

If you fit this description and would be interested in joining a highly motivated team, send your application letter and resume by 8lh of December 2008 to invest.officer @ gmail.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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