Manager: Business Growth & Investments

Description

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Manager: Finance & Business Development

Duties

• Formulates and presents feasibility of strategies and all related projects to Manager: Finance & Business Development (and infrequently to EXCO)
• Conducts feasibility and economic viability studies and writes proposals for projects or business ventures
• Analysis and assessment of potential strategic projects, including, Market research & analysis and Financial modelling, reviewing and providing guidance on financial models
• Pro-actively identify, plan, develop and implement strategic projects which includes processes like:
  • Screening
  • Finance options
  • Liaison with various stakeholders
  • Legal assessments
  • Due diligence
• Evaluate and present new business ventures, to drive, track and update Agra’s strategic projects monthly
• Conducts post implementation evaluation (feasibility vs. actual) and implements continuous improvement strategies
• Propose new business models so as to create new ventures and or improve business processes
• Identifies clients/customers, suppliers and/or stakeholders that could become institutional partners
• Ensures effective and efficient consultant management (e.g. selection, remuneration, monitoring, contracting and orderly exit strategies) if/when required
• Sets up and manages the database of clients/customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensures effective and efficient operations (e.g. administration) within the business development department
• Actively participates in the Agra management team, as/ when required
• Contributes to synergistic effects with other Agra divisions and departments

Requisites

• Namibian citizenship
• Honors degree (e.g. business management, finance etc), CA, ACCA, CMA or similar qualification, with strong finance background
• A relevant postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage
• Minimum 4 years work experience in a relevant field
• Experience in different industries, or businesses serves as an advantage
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial modelling skills
• Proficiency in English
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office package, Project Management Software, etc.)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “Manager: Business Growth & Investments”
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na