Senior Corporate Finance Lead

Malander; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant for a Corporate Finance Lead position in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The role involves financial evaluation, project risk assessment, and collaboration with financial professionals. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in financial modeling. This position offers a dynamic work environment with strategic responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Master's degree and professional certifications preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with lenders and financial advisers for project financing.
• Develop financial models to assess business performance.
• Evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Professional certifications (CA(SA), CFA or similar)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Malander is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant for a Corporate Finance Lead position. The position is based in Cape Town or Johannesburg with travelling as a requirement. The Finance Lead will play a pivotal role in the financial evaluation, analysis, and risk assessment of new projects and opportunities for the company.

Overview

Malander is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant for a Corporate Finance Lead position. The position is based in Cape Town or Johannesburg with travelling as a requirement. The Finance Lead will play a pivotal role in the financial evaluation, analysis, and risk assessment of new projects and opportunities for the company.

Responsibilities

Corporate Finance

• Interaction with lenders, insurance advisers, tax advisers and financial advisers;
• Negotiate relevant financial documentation and co-ordinate signing and placement of financial facilities for financial close and timely compliance;
• Responsible for the drawdown requirements to ensure they happen timeously and inline with financing requirements of the projects and project companies;
• Managing the lenders and / or loan requirements post financial close to ensure compliance with various loan requirements;
• Negotiate and manage the placement of guarantees for the company;
• Manage the gearing levels within the project companies as well as forecasting future shareholder funding requirements.

Financial Modeling

• Develop and maintain financial models to assess business performance, evaluate investment opportunities / returns and support strategic initiatives;
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential outcomes and risks;
• Collaborate with the various divisions to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of the inputs into the financial models including life cycle cost analysis on project;
• Provide cash flow forecasts and analysis of various buy-out and flexible agreement terms;
• Provide recommendations and input to reports based on financial modeling and analysis to optimise business outcomes for all project phases.

Investment Analysis

• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic investments through financial due diligence and analysis;
• Assist in negotiating and structuring investment transactions to maximize value and mitigate risks;
• Research new markets and country’s for risk and cost understanding.

Financial Risk Management

• Assess financial risks facing the organisation, including market risks, credit risks, and liquidity risks;
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimise exposure and safeguard financial assets;
• Monitor compliance with risk management policies and procedures and recommend adjustments as needed;
• Assist in the analysis of hedging, tax legislation, legal aspects, and novel funding opportunities.

Credit Evaluation

• Review credit applications and assess the financial stability and creditworthiness of customers;
• Analyse financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant financial data to determine credit risk including the evaluation of payment history, credit references and trade experiences to make informed credit decisions;
• Perform customer industry research to provide insight into the longevity of industry and the markets that they operate in.

Credit Policy

• Develop and implement appropriate credit policies and procedures to ensure sound corporate governance and compliance to lender requirements;
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Asset Management

• Responsible for the monthly review of the financial performance of project companies and reporting to Group Financial Manager;
• Updating of financial models quarterly for tracking to performance ratios, forecasting cashflow;
• Perform and track delay liquidated damages and loss of revenue damages;
• Provide financial monthly forecasts based on plant performance and trends;
• Assist in the management of the auditor and review of the financial statements;
• Assist in developing the budget for the project companies.

Reporting and Presentation

• Prepare and assist in the presentation of investment documents to subcommittees of the Board;
• Assist the Head of Asset Management in preparing month reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Master's degree and professional certifications (CA(SA), CFA or similar);
• More than 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related roles;
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis and financial reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).