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Job title : Senior Manager / Associate Director Corporate Finance
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 03, 2024
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Primary Purpose of the Job:
- Oversight and management of due diligence projects, including internal and external co-ordination
- Planning of due diligence projects including working paper and report template preparation
- Production of comprehensive due diligence reports which indicate, inter alia key due diligence findings and recommendations to the client, which are in compliance with best practice and standards
- Preparation of engagement scope of work with specific procedures tailored to the underlying target entities which are designed to address client expectations
- Manage relationships with clients
- Assign and lead teams in terms of performing engagement management activities such as risk management, billing, scheduling, performance, mentoring, managing client expectations, and identifying additional client needs
- Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
- Proactively identify, document and communicate any changes to the scope of work
- Assist in the support of transactions in our capacity as JSE reporting accountants
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review work within timelines required with appropriate feedback provided
- Ensure that company tools and knowledge are appropriately applied by all staff
- Provide effective training, development, and mentoring
- Ensure that risks are identified and communicated appropriately
- Perform analysis to identify and evaluate potential deal breakers and/or contract negotiating points
- Apply transaction experience and industry knowledge to identify key issues and value drivers that will be critical to the client
- Review reports and be responsible for ultimate project delivery
- Draft appropriately tailored scope of work and fee estimates
- Manage pipeline, including providing oversight and review of due diligence proposals
- Manage HR related matters,
- Management of performance management process;
- Proactively managing staffing requirement;
- Oversight of training requirements;
- Oversight of staff functions; and
- Proactive communications with team on admin/risk/wider requirements
- Actively participate in industry events and improve the profile of the business
- Conduct Performance Appraisals, manage work allocation, and align resources with business objectives.
- Provide oversight and assistance with financial modelling projects as required
Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent:
- CA(SA)
- Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics
Work Experience:
- 7+ years in corporate finance environment (10+ for AD)
- Currently a Manager or above with focus on due diligence work
Knowledge:
- Specialist expertise in due diligence
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Have a clear interest in and knowledge of a broad range of business, strategy and finance topics
Technical Competencies
- High level of Technical Proficiency, in particular in the use of PowerPoint, excel, data analytics software and presentation software
- Financial analysis
- Report writing
- Risk management
- Excellent email/virtual meeting manner and etiquette
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and report writing skills
- A strong command of English (both oral and written)
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
- Ability to identifying new business opportunities
- Ability to work as part of a team and build a successful team
- Excellent planning and organising abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines
- Have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
- Have a strong record of leadership in a work setting
Core Competencies
- Relationships and Collaboration
- Exceptional Client Service
- Business Growth
- Engaging people
- Leadership
- Quality, Risk management and Operational performance
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