Investor Relation Associate- Corporate Finance at CapitalSage Technology Limited

About the job

• Investor Relation Associate- Corporate Finance is to ensure compliance with financial covenants in debt agreements by tracking, analyzing, and monitoring key financial ratios. The Associate is also expected to maintain an up-to-date database of loan covenants, identifying potential breaches, and escalating risks with recommended actions, while coordinating with internal departments for timely submissions of all required reports.

Covenant Tracking & Compliance Monitoring

• Track and analyze financial covenants in debt agreements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review loan agreements and identify key financial covenants, terms, and conditions.
• Calculate and monitor key financial ratios such as debt-to-equity, interest coverage, and liquidity ratios as specified in loan agreements.
• Monitor and verify compliance with covenant requirements, ensuring timely identification of potential breaches and assessment of potential risks.
• Provide insights and recommendations on maintaining compliance with financial covenants.

Database Management & Compliance Deadlines

• Maintain an up-to-date database of loan covenants, key terms, and compliance deadlines.
• Ensure all covenant-related data is accurately recorded and accessible for internal and external reporting.
• Track and update covenant status regularly, flagging any approaching deadlines or risks of non-compliance.

Risk Identification & Escalation

• Identify potential covenant breaches early and assess their financial and operational impact.
• Escalate compliance risks to the Corporate Finance Manager along with recommended corrective actions.
• Support the development of risk mitigation strategies to address potential breaches.

Covenant Compliance Reporting

• Prepare and submit covenant compliance reports to relevant stakeholders, including lenders, auditors, and internal management.
• Ensure reports are accurate, well-documented, and submitted within specified deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries from lenders and auditors regarding covenant compliance and financial ratios.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure the timely collection and submission of financial data for compliance reporting.
• Facilitate discussions between internal stakeholders to address covenant-related concerns and ensure alignment on reporting requirements.
• Support negotiations with lenders by providing accurate covenant compliance data and insights.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA are an added advantage.
• Strong computer literacy is essential, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant working experience in corporate finance and/or Development Finance Institution (DFI) financial covenant tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High level of attention to detail.