Senior Manager - Model Audit

Gridlines; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial advisory seeks an experienced professional for managing financial model audits and leading a team of model audit professionals. The role emphasizes ownership of projects, continuous improvement, and client relationship management. Offering competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to financial modeling tools

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in a financial role in advisory or corporate setting.
• Understanding of accounting concepts.
• Experience building and operating financial models in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active assignments.
• Lead in developing project plans and timelines.
• Train and manage junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Project finance

Education

Degree in numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

• Managing a portfolio of active assignments.
• 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 commercial 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.
• Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

Operations:

• Managing a portfolio of active assignments.
• 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 commercial 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.
• Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

People:

• Lead a team of model audit professionals.
• 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:

• Supporting in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business.
• Lead in the development of client pitches.
• Lead client calls and build client relationships.

Requirements

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification is beneficial.
• An in-depth understanding of Project Finance concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience 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.