Financial Analyst

ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue Africa’s greatest opportunities. With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private sector.

Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep experience scaling businesses across Africa.

ROLE SUMMARY

The financial analyst is responsible for analysis and projections for investment and due diligence. They forecast future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects. He or she will work with portfolio CFOs and other executive-level team members on company-wide investment efforts.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and proficient with creating financial models and other analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Preparing financial models and performing analysis on pipeline companies. Analyzing current and past financial data and performance and making informed recommendations. Evaluating current capital expenditures and depreciation schedules. Identifying trends and calculating ratios in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement.

Coordinating primary and secondary research on markets related to an investment. Conducting due diligence on investment opportunities. Presenting analysis and research to the firm’s leadership, investment committee and other stakeholders. Building and maintaining fruitful relationships with pipeline and portfolio companies.

Working closely with a diverse and distributed investment team across the continent of Africa using digital communication tools. Working with portfolio companies on budgets, 13-week rolling cash flow, controls and other areas of financial management.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting or equivalent. MBA or MF degree is a plus. CFA or recognized credentials in financial modeling. 5+ years of work experience in a VC or private equity investment firm. Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills. Excellent Excel skills, including the use of charts, macros, and other analysis tools.

A keen eye for detail and an ability to sift through large data sets to extract meaningful information. Demonstrated ability to write and communicate complex concepts in English. Location and Travel Opportunities: This role will be based out of our Ethiopia Office. About Renew Capital: We invite you to learn more about Renew Capital by visiting our website: www.

renewcapital.com . Application Process: Renew Capital invites qualified applicants to fill out the application form on our website here . Renew Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Further, Renew Capital supports gender-based pay equity and is committed to compensating women and men equally, for equal work.