Finance Intern At Tatu City Limited
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Nairobi, Kenya
Job summary
Associate Financial Analyst- Intern at Tatu City Limited
About this role
The intern will contribute to activities involving financial models, business plans, presentations, strategy development, investor information, and deal execution. The role is suitable for someone with a strong academic background in finance, economics, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related discipline and who has some practical experience in financial analysis.
The engagement will initially run for three months, with the possibility of an additional three-month extension. Subject to satisfactory performance during the initial six months, there may also be an opportunity for full-time engagement.
Working With Business and Investment Opportunities
A major part of the internship will involve supporting the assessment of potential business opportunities. The intern will assist with financial and commercial analysis relating to new land sales, development projects, and other opportunities being considered by the business.
This work will involve examining available information, helping assess the financial aspects of an opportunity, and contributing to the preparation of findings. The information developed through these activities will be presented to senior management to support their consideration and approval of potential opportunities.
The role therefore requires someone who can work with numbers while also understanding how financial information can be used to examine a business opportunity.
The intern will work under the guidance of more experienced team members and will contribute to the analysis process rather than working independently on final approvals.
Financial Models and Business Plans
Financial modelling is another important area of responsibility.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the team in developing and maintaining financial models used for real estate developments. These models will support business planning and will cover developments that may include core components such as power, water, and telecommunications.
The intern will therefore be expected to work comfortably with financial information and Microsoft Excel. Attention to detail will be important when creating, updating, or maintaining financial models because the information needs to remain accurate and useful for business planning.
The role will also involve supporting the development and maintenance of business plans. This gives the intern an opportunity to contribute to the financial side of real estate development while working with senior team members.
Preparing Management Presentations
Financial analysis also needs to be communicated clearly, and the intern will support the preparation of presentations for senior management.
This will involve working with financial information as well as visual elements to create high-quality presentations. The purpose will be to communicate important insights, findings, and updates in a clear and effective way.
The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable presenting information in an organized manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role.
Being able to take financial information and communicate the important points clearly will be useful when preparing materials for senior management.
Contributing to Business Strategy
The internship will also expose the successful candidate to strategy-related activities.
Under the direction of senior members of the team, the intern will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for both existing and new businesses.
This responsibility may involve supporting the team as it considers different opportunities and business activities. The candidate will be expected to contribute analytical skills and assist with work assigned by experienced team members.
Because the role covers both existing and new businesses, the intern will need to manage different assignments and remain organized while working on multiple activities.
Supporting Investor Relations
Investor information is another area covered by the position.
The intern will assist with maintaining information memoranda for real estate and other projects. These documents need to remain accurate and relevant, and the candidate will support the team in keeping the information up to date.
This responsibility requires careful handling of information and attention to detail. The candidate should be able to review information carefully and help ensure that the materials being maintained accurately reflect the relevant projects.
The work will form part of the broader support provided to investor-related activities within the business.
Deal Origination and Execution
The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to participate in deal origination and execution activities.
The intern will support different stages of these processes as directed by more experienced members of the team. This means the candidate may contribute to several parts of a transaction or potential transaction while receiving guidance from senior colleagues.
The responsibility requires flexibility because assignments may vary depending on the stage of a deal and the needs of the team.
It also provides an opportunity for the intern to apply financial analysis skills to practical business activities.
Academic Background
Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in one of several relevant fields. These include Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another related discipline.
The broad range of accepted academic backgrounds means the position is suitable for candidates who have strong analytical and quantitative training, even where their degree is not specifically in finance.
Candidates should also have between one and three years of experience in financial analysis.
Financial and Technical Skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required for the position. The candidate should also have a good understanding of financial modelling and be able to apply these skills when supporting business plans and real estate development models.
Familiarity with valuation methods and principles is also required. In addition, the candidate should have knowledge of accounting and understand general accounting principles and practices.
A solid understanding of finance and financial markets is expected. Importantly, the candidate should be able to apply financial knowledge to practical situations rather than relying only on theoretical understanding.
These skills will support the different areas of the internship, including opportunity analysis, financial modelling, presentations, and deal-related activities.
Analytical and Communication Abilities
The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
The successful candidate should be able to examine information, identify important points, organize their work, and contribute to solving problems that arise during assignments.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English are also required. Since the role involves preparing presentations and communicating findings to senior management, the ability to explain information clearly is important.
Organization will also be essential because the candidate may be required to support several projects at the same time.
Working in a Fast-Paced Environment
The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position involves different responsibilities across financial analysis, real estate development, strategy, investor information, presentations, and deal activities.
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will therefore be important.
Candidates should be able to organize competing tasks and complete assigned work while following the direction of senior team members.
Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of the real estate or city planning industry would be an advantage.
Candidates who already understand aspects of real estate development or city planning may have additional relevant knowledge for the position, although this is listed as a plus rather than a mandatory requirement.
CFA certification is also an advantage.
Internship Duration and Future Opportunity
The initial terms of engagement are for three months. Depending on the circumstances and performance, the internship may be extended for another three months.
This means the total initial engagement can reach six months.
There is also potential for full-time engagement if the intern demonstrates satisfactory performance after the initial six-month period.
The opportunity therefore provides a potential pathway beyond the initial internship period for a candidate who performs well and meets the expectations of the organization.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is suited to an analytical candidate with a relevant Bachelor's degree and practical exposure to financial analysis. Strong Excel and financial modelling abilities are important, while knowledge of valuation, accounting, finance, and financial markets will support the work.
The ideal candidate should also be organized, able to solve problems, communicate effectively in English, and manage several assignments in a fast-moving working environment.
An interest or background in real estate or city planning would be useful, while CFA certification would provide an additional advantage.
Overall, the role combines financial analysis with real estate development, business strategy, investor relations, and deal-related activities. The successful intern will support experienced team members across these areas while contributing to financial models, business plans, management presentations, opportunity assessments, and project information.
