Associate

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an Associate (Corporate Finance/Private Equity) in the Johannesburg area. You will apply detailed valuation techniques, lead due diligence, and contribute to portfolio reporting within a dynamic investment management environment.

The role requires a CA(SA) with at least 6 years of experience, including 3 years in valuation or corporate finance, and a proven ability to manage complex financial analyses and deal processes, while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Minimum 3 years in Corporate Finance and 6 years total experience.
• Strong valuation techniques and due diligence abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate detailed valuation techniques including DCF, EV/EBITDA, PE, and P/NAV.
• Lead due diligence investigations and prepare transaction proposals.
• Ensure portfolio company reporting with timely data and deadlines.
• Collaborate with deal team and portfolio companies to maintain data integrity.

Skills

Valuation expertise

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Portfolio reporting

DCF

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Career Opportunity: Associate
(Corporate Finance/Private Equity)

Position: Associate
Location:JHB Metropolitan Area, South Africa
Industry: Investment Management / Private Equity
Education: Minimum CA(SA)
Experience: Minimum 6 years (with 3 years in a Valuation role/Corporate Finance)

Are you a high-performing CA(SA) with a minimum of 6 years of experience, including at least 3 years specializing in Corporate Finance and Valuation? Are you a self-starter driven to manage complex financial analysis and transaction processes in the Private Equity space?

Our client, a distinguished firm in the Investment Management/Private Equity industry, is seeking an Associate to join their deal team. This is a critical role that requires a commercially strong candidate to apply detailed valuation techniques, lead due diligence, and take responsibility for portfolio company reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Valuation (KPA)

• Valuation Expertise: Demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of various valuation techniques, including but not limited to:
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Enterprise Value (EV) to EBITDA and EBIT
  • Price to Earnings (PE)
  • Price to Net Asset Value (P/NAV)
• Analysis: Possess a detailed understanding and application of financial statement and company analysis.
• Transaction Support: Lead and complete a thorough due diligence investigation.
• Documentation: Prepare and complete discussion papers and transaction proposals.

Portfolio Management & Reporting

• Reporting Responsibility: Be directly responsible for Portfolio Company reporting.
• Liaison: Effectively liaise with Portfolio Companies to ensure data integrity and timely information flow.
• Deadlines: Ensure timeous delivery and strict adherence to meeting deadlines.

Attributes & Work Ethic

• Drive: Be a self-starter, driven individual with a strong work ethic and tenacity.
• Teamwork: Exhibit general communication skills and act as an effective team player.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Minimum is a CA(SA) qualification.
• Experience:
  • Corporate Finance experience for a minimum of 3 years.
  • experience of at least 6 years.
• Key Skills: Demonstrated expertise in complex valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and due diligence execution.