Sparc Systems Limited is seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Investment and Finance to oversee day-to-day hub Investment and Finance functions supporting our innovation and entrepreneurship programs.

Responsibilities or duties

• Develop startup financial models, unit economics, and growth projections.
• Support investment structuring, including convertibles, term sheets, equity scenarios, and investment readiness.
• Track portfolio performance and apply valuation methodologies for early-stage ventures.
• Advise founders on pricing strategies, margins, and sustainable growth economics.
• Coordinate with Sparc Systems Limited’s finance team on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, and ecosystem partners.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Tax, regulatory, and compliance environment.
• Strong understanding of early-stage investment models and local funding ecosystems.
• Ability to model start-ups in key Malawian sectors such as agribusiness, fintech, and digital services.
• Strong analytical, advisory, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience needed

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in venture finance, investment analysis, corporate finance, or start-up advisory.
• Demonstrated experience working with early-stage start-ups or investment-focused organizations.
• Experience engaging with local investors, financial institutions, and funding partners.

• Develop startup financial models, unit economics, and growth projections.
• Support investment structuring, including convertibles, term sheets, equity scenarios, and investment readiness.
• Track portfolio performance and apply valuation methodologies for early-stage ventures.
• Advise founders on pricing strategies, margins, and sustainable growth economics.
• Coordinate with Sparc Systems Limited’s finance team on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, and ecosystem partners.

• Strong understanding of early-stage investment models and local funding ecosystems.
• Ability to model start-ups in key Malawian sectors such as agribusiness, fintech, and digital services.
• Strong analytical, advisory, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in venture finance, investment analysis, corporate finance, or start-up advisory.
• Demonstrated experience working with early-stage start-ups or investment-focused organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Tax, regulatory, and compliance environment.
• Experience engaging with local investors, financial institutions, and funding partners.