Reporting to: Respective Country Manager
Job Purpose
The Senior Investment Officer will be required to develop investment initiatives, undertake appraisal analysis, advise on investment opportunities and coordinate the implementation of investment decisions to achieve the objectives of the Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design new products and innovations which must be viable, practical, relevant to the locals and address the requirements of clients; and prepare Board papers on investment opportunities and feasibility studies for senior management and the Board of Directors to consider;
• Undertake investment analysis and appraisals on proposals submitted to the Bank and prepare investment analysis reports, undertake analysis of existing investment projects implemented and those in the pipeline, and identify and manage investment risks;
• Coordinate the implementation of investments and monitor the performance of investment projects through progressive investment and income reports; monitor collection and recording of income on investments in conjunction with Finance Department to ensure timeliness and compliance with the reporting framework (IFRS, regulatory requirements etc);
• Undertake continuous research and provide recommendations on significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in areas of responsibility. Provide information to potential clients and document the same to provide information on customer requirements/ areas of interest;
• Maintain communication with clients and manage client relations; ensure that they submit all the Bank’s requirements to facilitate the appraisal process; Provide feedback on the status of their application timeously and advise them on the bank’s processes and procedures, and in liaison with Finance, resolve payment and / repayment related issues; and
• Carryout any other tasks assigned by management.
Job requirement
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• A finance related, engineering or other numerate degree from a recognised university with professional accounting or finance qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CFA;
• Relevant Post graduate degree such as an MBA or Masters in Finance;
• Minimum of 7 years similar or relevant experience in a large commercial or development bank, preferably engaged in long term funding or project financing; of which 3 should be at middle management level;
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills and experience in using Financial models;
• Proven track record and experience in successful investment, appraisal, analysis and implementation is required;
• Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations;
• Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and work as team to meet strict timelines;
• Experience of working with a large financial institution in the particular country, or multilateral organization is required;
• International exposure will be an added advantage; and
• Applicants must be nationals of Tanzania or Uganda respectively.
How to apply
If your career aspirations match this challenging and exciting role, please email your application quoting the relevant job title by 21 May 2011 to Executive Selection Division, KPMG Uganda at the following email address: EADBRecruit@kpmg.com. Please attach your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae including an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present position, names and addresses of three referees. All applications should be sent online by email.
Applicants for all positions must be nationals of the EADB Member States except where expressly indicated. Candidates who applied for the re-advertised positions should not apply for the same positions. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. The EADB reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. Successful candidates should be ready to assume duty before 1 August 2011.
