Senior Corporate Finance Lead

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 countrys 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:

Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or a related field. Masters 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).

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.