Corporate Finance Analyst

Recruiter:

PKF Octagon

Job Ref:

131237058

Date posted:

Friday, February 21, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Corporate Finance Analyst with a strong background in financial analysis, valuation, due diligence and strategic planning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct financial analysis to support corporate strategies and initiatives
Assist in the preparation of financial models, valuations, and projections
Support M&A activity and integration processes
Identification and communication of deal issues that may impact the valuation of the business or that may be used for negotiation during the transaction.
Determining the negotiating strategy and assisting in deal negotiations, including advising on the commercial terms of transactions.
Determining tax efficient structures for deals and opportunities for tax saving.a
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
Working in multidisciplinary teams and managing the potential acquirer’s transaction advisors (e.g. financial, tax and legal due diligence services providers, commercial attorneys and commercial banks).
Buy-side due diligence services covering financial and commercial analyses of Targets in order to assess the key value drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows. This includes discussions with the Management of the Target (e.g. CEO and CFO).

Qualifications & Experience required:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
CA(SA) would be advantageous
Strong proficiency in financial modelling and Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of M&A, capital markets, and corporate finance principles

Competencies required:

Strong analytical and critical thinking;
Good communication skills;
Team player;
Ability to work unsupervised;
Entrepreneurial
Able to take self-initiative;
Ownership and accountability;
Embraces diversity from different cultural backgrounds;
Forward thinking;
Ability to work under pressure

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