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  • Posted: Aug 27, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    At ALX, we’re unlocking the future we want to see. We’re catalyzing the transformation of Africa, by developing the next generation of bold, innovative, ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. We’re unlocking the potential of the world's largest workforce. The future is calling: be the answer.
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    Finance Associate

    As a member of the finance team of the recently named most innovative company in Africa by Fast Company, you will transform the way ALX measures impact and performance through financial analysis. You will be driving the analysis that the leadership team needs to make data-driven business decisions. The analyses you run will give our stakeholders - including investors - a clear picture of our performance across sites and in aggregate. Your team will be able to assess where ALX should be investing time and capital based on key indicators and outlook for current and future sites.

    As the Finance Associate, you will be telling ALX’s story through numbers and visuals in presentations and memos for our Board of Directors and investors. You will liaise across teams at ALX to ensure the accuracy of our financial data and to uncover the key drivers of performance. You will be in constant communication with ALX’s leadership team about financial decisions of the organization and performance of our business.

    What you will do

    • Build and maintain valuation models and financial forecast models
    • Support target-setting process, and track performance against targets across business units
    • Prepare quarterly investor reports and monthly financial updates for the Board of Directors
    • Analyze performance of local sites to assess where ALX should invest capital
    • Perform regular financial analyses to surface insights to help the executive team better understand financial performance in order to make decisions
    • Collaborate cross-functionally across the company to build a holistic narrative for financial stakeholders
    • Assist in the development and execution of investor relations communication materials, including pitchbooks and investor presentations
    • Manage transaction processes in the event of any capital raise, including due diligence questions and site visits
    • Manage data rooms across multiple investors
    • Design and implement systems for ongoing investor and Board of Directors relationship management
    • Participate in ad hoc and special projects as needed

    What you will need

    • Minimum 2+ years’ experience in equity research, investment banking, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, financial consulting, management consulting, or other related field
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Owner’s approach and entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.
    • High proficiency in PowerPoint and strong Excel financial modeling skills (Bonus points if you can do this in G-Suite)
    • Robust attention to detail
    • Organized and able to deal with ambiguity in a constantly evolving environment.
    • Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects and priorities, and take ownership of tasks with little supervision
    • Bias towards action
    • Skills: Problem solving, interpersonal, project management & empathy
    • Mindsets: Data driven, collaborative leadership

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    VP of Finance

    As a member of the finance team of the recently named most innovative company in Africa by Fast Company, you will transform the way ALX measures impact and performance through financial analysis. You will be driving the analysis that the leadership team needs to make data-driven business decisions. The analyses you run will give our stakeholders - including investors - a clear picture of our performance across sites and in aggregate. Your team will be able to assess where ALX should be investing time and capital based on key indicators and outlook for current and future sites.


    As the VP of Finance, you will be leading the team that tells ALX’s story through numbers and visuals in presentations and memos for our Board of Directors and investors. You will liaise across teams at ALX to ensure the accuracy of our financial data and to uncover the key drivers of performance. You will be in constant communication with ALX’s leadership team about financial decisions of the organization and performance of our business.

    What you will do

    • Build, inspire and lead a team of passionate and driven individuals to ensure they deliver at their peak and love what they do at ALX
    • Build foundational systems and processes that contribute to making ALX Hubs scalable and highly cost efficient
    • Provide strategic guidance to the CEO on uses of capital and decisions with material financial implications for the company
    • Manage investor and Board of Directors relationships
    • Lead the development of valuation models and financial forecast models
    • Manage cash flow and closely monitor financial resources
    • Lead target-setting process, and track performance against targets across business units
    • Prepare quarterly investor reports and monthly financial updates for the Board of Directors
    • Analyze performance of local sites to assess where ALX should invest capital
    • Perform regular financial analyses to surface insights to help the executive team better understand financial performance in order to make decisions
    • Collaborate cross-functionally across the company to build a holistic narrative for financial stakeholders
    • Lead the development and execution of investor relations communication materials, including pitchbooks and investor presentations
    • Manage transaction processes in the event of any capital raise, including due diligence questions and site visits

    What you will need

    • Minimum 6+ years’ experience in investment banking, private equity / VC, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, financial consulting or other related field.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Owner’s approach and entrepreneurial and strategic thinking
    • Master relationship manager for both internal and external stakeholders
    • Strong Excel financial modeling skills (Bonus points if you can do this in G-Suite)
    • Robust attention to detail
    • Organized and able to deal with ambiguity in a constantly evolving environment
    • Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects and priorities, and take ownership of tasks with little supervision
    • Bias towards action
    • Skills: Problem solving, interpersonal, project management & empathy
    • Mindsets: Data driven, collaborative leadership

    Method of Application

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