Investment Manager at UPDC PLC

JOB OBJECTIVES

To provide financial planning and analysis for the Company to determine the best
use of resources to achieve business objectives and inform commercial decisions; to
produce regular reports using financial data and work collaboratively across various
business units to analyse business performance and strategy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide reliable and insightful financial performance reports for management and Board meetings.
  This includes evaluation and analysis of existing product and services lines, past results, variance
  analysis, performance of comparable developments and/or companies, identifying trends, valuation
  drivers, and capital market dynamics.
• Consult with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans and develop initiatives
  and policies to improve financial growth.
• Provide investors and stakeholders with clear and accurate information on the company’s
  performance that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Execution of quarterly earnings process including analysis on results, drafting of earnings releases,
  presentations, fact sheets, conference call scripts etc.
• Prepare all documents and presentations required to inform relevant stakeholders of the financial
  performance of the company.
• Coordinate and participate in investor meetings, conferences, road shows and annual investor
  events.
• Maintain the IR databases including calendars, internal reporting, general and web
  communications, presentations, etc.
• Focused investor and capital market engagement as well as being a point of contact for investors,
  analysts, and rating agency enquiries.
• Maintain schedule of fixed deposit investment and Interest Income computation.
• Maintain schedule of borrowings and interest expense computation.
• Posting of foreign currency transactions on the accounting software.
• Advise applicable exchange rates for reporting of foreign currency gains and losses.
• Reporting and reconciliation of Staff-related Accounts Receivable.
• Posting of payment transactions in the accounting software.
• Timely preparation of bank reconciliation report.
• Preparation and timely rendition of Currency Transaction Report to SCUML.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of work experience in a detail-oriented financial role such as investment banking,
  corporate finance, private equity, finance, or strategy consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate and highly analytical field including finance, economics,
  accounting, or engineering is recommended.
• MBA or other finance/business –related post graduate qualification, Chartered Accountant, and/or
  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is an added advantage.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role, performing complex financial analysis,
  modelling, company valuations, and comparable company analyses.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency with prior responsibilities for research, data driven
  analysis, and explaining complex financial concepts.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite & accounting software.
• Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in oral and written form.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent presentation skills; and comfort interacting with executive-level management.
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Passion to learn and grow within the organization