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FINANCIAL ANALYST

Provide comprehensive financial analysis through the use of approved financial modelling for existing portfolio companies;
Analyse, compile and report on market information on a deal by deal basis;
Contribute to the development of a business development strategy when required for the portfolio companies;
Develop a broad knowledge (of corporate finance / private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues for portfolio companies;
For additional funding and or restructure, partake in due diligence exercises at the request of the team member, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope;
Provide commentary on innovative / optimum / appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability / viability of the project to the benefit of the client
Analyzing financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine the commercial viability of portfolio companies;
Consider the economic implications which might affect the performance of portfolio companies;
Analyzing equity valuations of portfolio companies semi-annually;
Annual site visits to investee portfolio companies;
Early identification / flagging of potential areas of defaulting clients.

Experience/Skills required

A generalist in area of corporate finance with some experience in private equity,
PC Literacy is essential and use and knowledge of Excel is important as this role often involve financial modelling and projection work;
2 - 5 years Financial Analysis experience

Qualifications:
Graduate degree - minimum B.Com. (Business and Finance, Accounting).