Consultant- Model Audit

Gridlines; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid/remote mix

Job summary

Gridlines is seeking an experienced model audit professional to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring robustness and reliability. You will lead audit assignments, work with a team of modelling professionals, and drive continuous improvement in our financial modelling methodologies.

The role involves collaborating with remote team members, reviewing commercial documentation, and preparing detailed model documentation.

Qualifications

• Lead model audit assignments ensuring arithmetic and commercial correctness.
• Review commercial documentation and reflect it accurately in the model.
• Demonstrate initiative and dedication to high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to methods and tooling to improve modelling practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead model audit assignments and ensure models are arithmetically and commercially correct.
• Use software checks and parallel development to identify modelling errors.
• Interpret documentation and ensure accurate reflection in the financial model.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions and results.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across the remote team.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel modelling

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Remote team collaboration

Education

Numerate degree

Postgraduate in accounting or finance beneficial

Tools

FAST modeling standard

Finance software/tools

Job description

Company: Gridlines
Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We are transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make
complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence.
We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges.
We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced model audit professional that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth.
You will work with a team of modelling professionals to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.
Requirements
Operations:

• Lead model audit assignments, models are arithmetically and commercially correct
• Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modelling errors
• Review and interpret commerdcial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model
• Take ownership of specific assignments and projects, demonstrating initiative and dedication to achieving high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results
• Maintain meticulous records of modeling processes and methodologies to uphold our high standards and ensure consistency
• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
  

People:

• Train, motivate and manage junior team members on assignments
• Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments
• Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams
• Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non-technical stakeholders
  

Growth:

• Support in the development of client pitches
• Contribute to client calls and building client relationships
  

Key Skills And Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• [2-4] years of relevent experiencein a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial
• An sound understanding of Project Finance concepts
• Strong analytical skills with a foundation in building and operating financial models using Excel
• Degree qualified in a numerate discipline, with a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance beneficial
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
  

Benefits
A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites.
Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.
Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources.
Collaborative and supportive team culture