Account Manager - Investment Funds

IDC has a portfolio of funds under management from various stakeholders. The organization also has invested in Private Equity (PE) Funds. Monitoring and reporting of these funds requires a dedicated resource with relevant experience to monitor and evaluate the organization's portfolio, assist in customer support, and post-investment management of the same - to ensure the company and the economy derive the financial and developmental benefits envisaged by these funds and investments.

POSITION INFO :

Monitoring and reporting of these funds requires a dedicated resource with relevant experience to monitor and evaluate the organization's portfolio, assist in customer support, and post-investment management of the same - to ensure the company and the economy derive the financial and developmental benefits envisaged by these funds and investments.

Qualifications :

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in due diligence disciplines (e.g. Marketing, Technical or Financial) with regards to investing in Funds
• Monitoring and evaluation of investments
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements.
• Back-office support in the management of approved deals from first drawdown
• Proficiency in client relationship management and administration.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Strong financial skills and knowledge of accounting principles.

Internal / Operational Processes:

• Support Senior Account Managers with the origination of investment opportunities based on strategic fit, developmental outcomes and economic viability.
• Develop framework, systems, and processes for management of the Fund portfolios.
• Draft and submit monthly reports to HOD on individual fund performance regarding developmental and financial returns.
• Support internal processes regarding individual fund performance and valuations.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Prepare and submit submissions for either Credit or Policy committees where required for approval.
• Maintain accurate client data for reporting purposes.
• Support Senior Account Managers with post-investment support.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the organization.
• Effectively interact with relevant SBUs, departments, and Advisory Board / LPAC members in order to fulfill the process requirements in managing the PE portfolio.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
• Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies.
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross-functionally.
• Development of templates, processes, and systems for administration and reporting purposes.

Technical / Functional Competencies:

• Financial and business acumen
• Data interpretation and analytics
• Result and solution-oriented.
• Planning and organizing (Timeliness in delivery)