Lincoln Advisors are looking for a cooperate finance intern to work with them for a 6 month probational with a chance of being offered a financial junior analyst employment upon end of intern contract.
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Lincoln Advisors (Kenya) Limited (LAK) is an established investment and management advisory firm with primary focus on Kenya and East Africa. It is affiliated to Lincoln Investment Advisors in Ghana, West Africa, which is focused exclusively on African Markets. We are an independent, entrepreneurial driven financial consulting firm with strong expertise in developing and providing corporate finance and advisory services that are tailor made to clients whose activities are focused on the Sub-Saharan markets, Linoln wrote.
Position Overview
- The primary responsibilities of the intern position within LAK will be to help develop essential transaction material as well as to provide transaction support and research & analysis services for the team.
- You will be working directly with the Executive Management team and a number of different Advisors in a fast paced environment. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of public/private equity/debt transactions for our clients.
Responsibilities for the Corporate Finance Intern Job
Research and Analysis
- Analysing financial statements for purposes of valuation using various methodologies including DCF and Multiples;
- Research on macro-economic trends and industry trends in different sectors.
Transaction Support
- Participating at all levels of assigned transactions from proposal stage to closing stage by coordinating efforts of LAK’s team;
- Regular follow up on deliverables as per agreed mandates and project work plans with the client;
- Evaluating and monitoring pipeline and on-going projects and updating the team on progress or lack thereof;
- Assisting in placement efforts: setting up investor road-shows, identifying likely investors for on-going mandates and circulating the relevant offer documents to targeted investors;
- Maintaining an up to date database of all LAK’s clients (previous, existing and potential), pool of investors (local fund managers, PE funds, HNWIs, foreign investors (institutional and individual);
- Preparing for meetings by ensuring that all required documentation or equipment is ready in advance, taking minutes and action points etc.
Develop Transaction Information
- Teasers;
- Proposals;
- Information Memorandums;
- Financial Models;
- Contracts (NDA’s, EOI’s, Mandate Letters, MOU’s).
Administrative Work
- Arranging meetings;
- Making travel arrangements.
Corporate Finance Intern Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a similar major with a minimum of GPA of 3 out of 4.0 or second class honours;
- Previous relevant working experience or professional qualifications in a relevant field (CPA, CFA, ACCA etc.) will be an added advantage.
Other Relevant Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrate a strong financial and analytical skill-set with prior experience of analysing financial statements and company valuation;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Hardworking and highly motivated with an ability to work under minimum supervision;
- Reliable and detail oriented;
- Be proactive and take part of the further development of LAK;
- Have a critical mind and not necessarily agree with the current view of the market.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending the following to info@lincolnadvisors.co.ke
Please apply by sending the following to info@lincolnadvisors.co.ke
- CV
- A copy of your transcript from the most recently completed academic program (Bachelor or Master);
- A brief cover letter highlighting why you want to work for LAK and how you expect to add value.
