Finance & Investment Executive at Afrihood Development Company

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly driven and commercially astute Finance & Investment Executive with direct responsibility for originating, pursuing, and securing capital, while ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and operational discipline across Berith Shield Holdings and its subsidiaries.
• This role is fundamentally capital-facing and execution-driven, requiring someone who can actively engage investors, structure funding opportunities, and close transactions, while maintaining the financial integrity required to attract and sustain institutional capital.
• This is a role for a deal-oriented finance professional who combines strong financial expertise with the ability to drive outcomes in capital raising and investment execution.

Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Raising & Investment Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of fundraising initiatives across Berith Shield Holdings and its subsidiaries
• Identify, develop, and actively pursue capital from:
• Institutional investors
• Private equity and venture capital firms
• Angel investors and high-net-worth individuals
• Development finance institutions (DFIs)
• Grant-making and philanthropic organizations
• Build and manage a robust capital pipeline, ensuring consistent deal flow and funding opportunities
• Drive investor engagement including outreach, meetings, follow-ups, and relationship management
• Prepare, refine, and present key investment materials:
• Financial models
• Pitch decks
• Investment memoranda
• Business cases
• Lead and support due diligence processes, negotiations, and transaction execution
• Work closely with leadership to structure deals aligned with long-term strategic objectives
• Explore and implement innovative funding structures including equity, debt, hybrid instruments, and non-dilutive capital

Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records across the holding company and subsidiaries
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Consolidate group financials for internal decision-making and investor reporting

Accounting, Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of:
• Tax returns
• VAT and statutory obligations
• Maintain full compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure all financial documentation is well-structured, complete, and audit-ready

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support

• Conduct financial and investment analysis to support business and expansion decisions
• Evaluate project viability, expected returns, and associated risks
• Provide insights on capital allocation and financial efficiency
• Support strategic planning with data-driven financial inputs

Investor Relations & Reporting

• Maintain structured communication with current and prospective investors
• Support the preparation of investor updates and performance reports
• Ensure transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial disclosures

Key RequirementsExperience

• 3–6+ years of experience in finance, investment, corporate finance, or related fields
• Demonstrated involvement in capital raising, investor engagement, or deal execution
• Strong experience in financial reporting, compliance, and financial management

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• ACA / ACCA (completed or in progress) is highly preferred
• CFA (Level I or higher) is an added advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Clear understanding of capital markets and investment structures
• Ability to originate and manage investor relationships
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools

Personal Attributes

• Highly proactive with a strong ownership mindset
• Commercially driven with a bias for execution and results
• Confident in engaging senior stakeholders and investors
• Detail-oriented without losing strategic perspective
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in investment and capital strategy