Investor Relations Specialist at One Acre Fund

About the Role

One Acre Fund relies on grant funding to support our operational deficit, but also takes on debt to finance working capital needs. You will support the Investor Relations team at One Acre Fund, which manages our debt needs, identifies and grows relationships with lenders, and does several cash flow modeling to inform borrowing decisions. The Investor Relations (IR) team is based in NY, USA and Kigali, Rwanda. You will report directly to the Kigali-based Investor Relations Senior Specialist, and interact with the US-based team members remotely

Responsibilities

• Loan Compliance and Reporting: You will help prepare reports required by lenders (quarterly financial reports, annual questionnaires, etc.). You will also manage the department's processes including interest payments, accounting reconciliations, and administrative support when signing new loans.
• Lender Relationship Management Support and Due Diligence: You will prepare financial information and summaries about One Acre Fund's operations for lenders to support due diligence and proposals submissions.
• Analytical Special Projects: You will support data analysis and financial modeling projects.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Ability to consolidate information in a clear way in emails, memo and questionnaires, to help lenders understand One Acre Fund’s operations.
• Knowledge of financial modelling using Excel and complex formulas (e.g: Index, Match, SUMIFS, Lookups)
• 2 years of experience in a Finance or Accounting position. Exposure to financial statement analysis.
• Top performing education background in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or pursuing an Accounting Certification e.g: ACCA/CPA.
• Language requirement: English