Corporate Finance Senior Consultant

Job Purpose

Perform and review various types of corporate valuations. Perform and review financial due diligence assignments across various sectors. Staff development : Ensure that all staff are productive and produce work of the highest quality, meet their development and competency needs and are assessed on an ongoing basis. Prepare and provide training on valuations, due diligence and related technical matters. Financial : Ensure growth of the business and financial viability of the firm. Ad hoc : Assist in the day to day operations of the firm.

Job Responsibilities

Assist partners / directors in carrying out financial due diligence and valuation engagements (various types of corporate valuations, including PPA (purchase price allocations). Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS 3, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 36 is required. Manage teams, projects and clients on a day-to-day basis. Provide support to junior team members in guiding and reviewing their work output. Coaching junior staff in a mix of technical due diligence and valuations skills, industry knowledge and soft skills. Assist and take part in various internal initiatives to assist the partners / directors in delivering those initiatives. Manage multiple projects at a time and also lead / direct teams of juniors and project plan. Personally deliver on multiple due diligence, valuation and JSE regulatory advisory projects. Be involved in multiple projects simultaneously (delivering on aspects of each). Manage others on multiple other projects simultaneously. Detailed professional report writing, perform detailed operational and financial analysis, and related presentations. Prepare and build detailed financial and valuation models. Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel and colleagues. Obtain formal feedback and references from clients. Assist the director / partner in developing and growing the pipeline of potential assignments and transactions. Prepare and submit proposals and quotations of a high standard and quality. Perform supervisory duties and mentor staff. Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Review the work of all staff and confirm the work steps are completed accurately. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Collaborate with staff members from the local office and international offices to offer clients a professional client / transaction experience - determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Cross sell work to other divisions in the firm and possibly other international offices. Direct and complete research on market trends & needs in order to generate new business. Leverage own networks for new work opportunities. Identify and develop new networks complementary to current service offering. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members. Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided. Deliver on financial targets and metrics set and assist in managing the financial aspects of the division. Both provide and participate in ongoing quality and risk management initiatives. S comply with the firm's risk management policies and procedures, including completion of internal mandatory training. Understand, commit to and rigorously apply internal quality and risk management policies and procedures at all times and ensure compliance of other team members. Remain up to date in areas of expertise and comply with any CPD requirements (if registered with professional membership bodies).

Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Corporate Finance (specifically strong valuation and related accounting background). Business valuation skills (equity instruments, debt instruments, impairments, PPA's, etc). Financial due diligence skills (experience across multiple sectors). Experience from a reputable firm. Regulatory (JSE advisory) skills and experience a plus, but not mandatory. Strong financial modelling skills (in excel). Analytical skills (operational and financial analytical analysis). Extremely strong report writing skills (articulate, clear, professional). Project management skills – must be able to work on more than one project at a time and also lead / direct teams of juniors and project plan and manage. Ability to work unsupervised – must be able to execute assignments alone where required. Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure. Energetic, enthusiastic, self-starter and "driver" Various ad hoc responsibilities.

Qualification

Qualified CA(SA) – Must have been qualified for a minimum of 5 years.

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