Job Description

Job Summary
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.
How to Apply:
If you are a commercially strong CA(SA) with the required valuation and corporate finance experience:
Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.
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