Funding Manager

Position Overview
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can operate in an environment where things are constantly changing. The Funding Manager will assist in contributing to and supporting the organization's overall success by actively raising finance to support projects and by effectively managing the corporate funding and investment requirements for the organization more broadly.

The funding manager will assist in liquidity, funding our in-house under-development and developed projects, and providing support in M&A activities with third parties. The candidate shall also possess the capacity to assist in applying risk management best practices to the company's financial and accounting activities.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute and support the identification of optimized financing and liquidity schemes;
• Full responsibility for the financing needs, including capital raising, financial modelling and deal-making to support the organization's growth strategy across market.
• Develop and maintain local banking relationships and negotiate with Banks for Lines of Credit or other financial instruments as required and appropriate.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for projects.
• Develop cost-effective and innovative funding programs for both under development and development and investment.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements, reports, models, etc., are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders and other stakeholders.
• Identify co-investors for Project development and acquisition.
• Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose adequate control over funding activities.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the funding activity of all projects.
• Funding from the stock exchange and using derivatise to support business
• Being responsible for the IPO process

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the finance manager to support overall department goals and objectives
• Supporting the accounting team in dealing with income tax, withholding tax, VAT and Ministry of Finance and Tax issues.
• Providing and interpreting financial information
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience and track record in successfully raising and closing financing preferably for renewable energy projects
• Strong experience in corporate finance and/or banking in the infrastructure sector  
• Network of relationships with institutional investors in the energy sector, preferably in
• renewable energy
• Strong audit background – must have been the lead auditor on the audit of a company with global operations, dealing in multiple currencies and multiple cultures
• Knowledge of the latest IFRS reporting is a must
• Proficient on Group Accounts and Consolidations
• Experience in closing project financing would be considered a plus, particularly in emerging markets

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Finance or Accounting
• Fluent in English – business communication
• Relevant experience in accounting and Finance
• Highly numerate with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially highly competent in the use of Excel
• Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A motivational team leader focused on managing, and coaching the team to achieve its full potential