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.