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Business Analysts

SMEDCO

Business Analysts in the following locations: Bulawayo, Gwanda, Harare, Lupane and Bindura.

Purpose of the Job:

The positions exist to handle loan enquiries, processing of applications, and administering of accounts on behalf of SMEDCO as well as ensure the successful implementation of the Corporations mandate to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare brief analysis reports on projects requiring funding for approval to ensure informed decision making
  • Evaluating reports to assess the viability of a project to ensure that the project will be a success and to guarantee the implementation of the project
  • Performing credit checks on clients’ financial history
  • Conducting periodic visits to clients as part of the pre-assessment of projects to assess how projects are operating and to create solutions to address challenges being encountered
  • Performing market analysis for the reduction of risk and mitigating risks for the benefit of the organization
  • Preparation of reports relating to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) highlighting how they are benefiting from funds availed to them by SMEDCO.
  • Performing financial appraisals which enable applicants to be assessed for financial assistance
  • Conduct MSME training as and when required

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Entrepreneurship or other relevant qualification
  • Knowledge of Excel and Micro is a requirement
  • 2 years of relevant working experience
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Familiarity with the MSMEs sector or lending environment is a must
  • Clean Class 4 Drivers License

Interested candidates that meet the above requirement should submit an application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates saved as a single pdf file and indicating the preferred location on or before close of business day 26 May 2023.