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ACCOUNT MANAGER - KIPP (X2)

ACCOUNT MANAGER - KIPP (X2)

TalentCruSandton, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

To assist with management of processes that contribute towards specific programme objectives which include pipeline building, preparing, sourcing, assessing and reviewing of applications; preparing reports and submissions that contribute towards specific fund objectives. To pro-actively provide value-adding and strategic advice, support and guidance to the programme and relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing of application and submission process
  • Basic deal assessment prior to accepting deal into pipeline for deal evaluation / due-diligence and manage ad hoc enquiries on the Programme
  • Deal evaluation / due-diligence as per current IDC definition (all disciplines)
  • Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the fund and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
  • Identify all risks (pre and post investment) and defining mitigation plans to minimize these risks
  • Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal (including the terms and conditions of IDC funding and the rights and obligations of all parties involved in the deal)
  • Co-ordinating IDC team and other stakeholders around the transaction
  • Perform Post Investment Management functions for a portfolio of clients
  • Operational assistance to portfolio of clients in order for the company to become profitable and meet financial obligations to IDC.

  Customer Focus Stakeholder Management

  • Building influential and sustainable relationships with strategic partners to assist units in achieving strategic objectives
  • Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

    • Learning, Leadership People Growth

  • Drive and manage your own development to enhance own competencies

    • Formal qualifications

  • Minimum qualification : relevant commercial / technical Degree with Honours or equivalent financial qualification.

    • Experience

  • 5 - 8 years Industry / Sectors Operational experience
  • 2 to 4 years Deal Origination and Assessment experience
  • Financial assessment and modeling experience
  • Exposure with funding SME’s is an advantage
  • Understanding commercial implications of legal and financial decisions
  • Understanding effect of various structures and instruments on risk and returns

    • Technical / Functional Competencies

  • Financial acumen
  • Financial modelling
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Investment / Portfolio Management
  • Stakeholder Management and customer focus
  • Report writing skills
  • Planning and organizing

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Presentation and Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship and Networking skills
  • Persuading and Influencing skills

    • IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the JDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

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