Job Description /Overview:

• Due Diligence: Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.

• This role is designed to be highly hands-on, ensuring administrative and financial details are managed effectively.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years post-article experience in a similar hands-on role within an investment holding or multi-entity company. A background where they were directly responsible for detailed financial processes is crucial
• Must possess a CA (SA) or equivalent qualification. The candidate needs to be highly proficient in financial modeling and valuations. They must have a deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and a proven ability to manage complex administrative and audit processes
• Knowledge of group consolidation in accordance with IFRS (Highly Advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

Oversight & Governance (Internal & External):

• Internal Audit: Lead the internal audit function directly. This means not just approving the audit plan, but actively managing the process, reviewing findings in detail, and ensuring control weaknesses are rectified
• External Audit: Oversight for external auditors. This includes detailed review and ownership of the audit files, managing queries, and ensuring all required information is accurate and promptly submitted
• Administration: Oversee and be involved in the detailed administration of corporate governance, including ensuring all statutory filings are accurate and submitted on times

Support Financial Reporting:

• Detailed Review:
  • high-level review of financial reports
  • This person will perform a detailed, line-by-line analysis of all management accounts and board packs to ensure complete accuracy. They will work directly with the Group FM to resolve any discrepancies
• Analysis: Provide in-depth financial analysis on the reports, digging into variances and trends to offer detailed insights to the CFO

Support M&A (Valuations):

• Hands-on Valuations: Be directly responsible for building and refining detailed business valuation models. This is not outsourced; it is a core, hands-on task
• Due Diligence: Actively lead the financial due diligence process for M&A, meticulously examining financial records and data rooms to identify potential risks and opportunities.