Job Description

Malander is seeking an experience 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.
Key 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).

Skills Required