Associate, Project Finance

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Oasis Africa Consulting:

We are a leading Human Capital management organization, delivering value to our Clients in Nigeria and across Africa. We offer services in areas such as; Recruitment & Assessment (Talent Sourcing), Outsourcing (Staff and Payroll Outsourcing), Learning & Development (Training) and Advisory.

Our consultants possess in-depth experience and knowledge in services that we offer, thereby translating to our thorough approach in service delivery.

About the client:

Our client is a prominent investment Banking outfit in Africa. Its headquarters is in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Job Description

Job Title: Associate, Project Finance

Department: Project Finance

Reports to: Head, Project Finance

Location: Lagos

SUMMARY:

The Associate will structure and execute client projects and acquisitions, divestitures and financial advisory mandates.

Job Description:

Participate in the growth of the department by carrying out marketing and proposal efforts.

Conduct in-depth sector research.

Screen new projects, defining project description & scope and conducting feasibility studies to determine the financial viability of new ventures projecting cash flow & growth opportunities

Evaluate capital investment proposals and calculation of project /dividend IRR’s, DSCR’s, Sensitivity analysis etc

Develop project plan and recommended deliverables and milestones

Prepare, Monitor and ensure cash flows, fund flows, Profitability Statements, IRRs, Payback periods, DSCRs, projected profitability and other financial parameters / reports to analyze inflow / outflow of funds and profits/surplus resulting thereof

Coordinate with Banks, financial Institutions and consultants to arrange syndication of and raise funds from various Financial institutions / Banks / lease finance companies

Manage all activities related to funding tie-up & financial closure, up to disbursement.

Research into past transactions to identify pricing, debt levels, trends and best practice

Compiling and preparing cost and performance reports as per cost accounting records rule (CARR), cost benefit analysis and critical analysis of cost reports; recommending necessary corrective actions.

Conduct financial analysis of similar companies and / or Projects for bench-marking Ratios and performance tracking

Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions & approvals

Develop sector and product knowledge

 

Qualifications

First degree or its equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution.

Minimum of five (5) years cognate experience.

Post-graduate or professional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, MSC in Finance or ACA would be beneficial

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Valuation and modelling skills

Strong communication and business writing skills

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and in teams

Understanding of accounting elements and be sufficiently familiar with the mergers and acquisitions regulations.

Entrepreneurial drive and spirit

Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management

Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to work with limited supervision

Analytical and attentive to detail

Effective process management abilities

Enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude

Exceptional computer modeling/Excel spreadsheet/Powerpoint/Word  skills