Exciting Opportunity: Corporate Finance AM (Due Diligence Specialist)

Are you ready to elevate your career? Our client, a prestigious Top 50 accounting firm in the UK, is expanding its South African team and seeking a dynamic, experienced Corporate Finance Assistant Manager (Due Diligence Specialist) to join their transaction advisory team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in buy/sell strategies and corporate planning for a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and larger companies. Be part of this esteemed firm’s journey and contribute to its continued success.

Location: Hybrid Model - Based at either our Johannesburg Office (Woodmead) or Cape Town Office (Century City)

Term: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Renewable Annually)

About the Role:

As a Corporate Finance AM (Due Diligence Specialist), you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various financial activities and projects. You will be responsible for leading a team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services to clients. You will be responsible for assisting with the due diligence process by providing financial analysis, coordinating with other advisors, and applying commercial logic to mitigate risks. This position requires a proactive, results-oriented individual who can effectively manage client relationships and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Assist in the preparation of comprehensive financial analyses for potential acquirers, utilizing historical, forecast, and budget data.
• Data Management: Manage data requests, collate and interpret information, and ensure the timely preparation and updating of financial information for relevant documentation.
• Due Diligence: Support the preparation of financial due diligence reports and assist in the collation and presentation of financial information during the due diligence stage.
• Commercial Investigation: Conduct in-depth commercial investigations into client businesses, including market sentiment, industry specifics, and competitor positioning.
• Due Diligence Leadership: Lead and execute due diligence processes for corporate transactions, ensuring all relevant financial, operational, and strategic factors are thoroughly assessed.
• Reporting and Recommendations: Deliver high-quality, detailed reports on findings and analyses, offering actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and clients.
• Timely Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all due diligence activities, including financial analysis, risk assessments, and strategic insights.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified ACCA, CA(SA) or CIMA.
• At least 1-2 years of post-article experience in Corporate Finance (Due Diligence Reporting).
• Excellent understanding of corporate deal structuring and processes. Comfortable working with business owners and internal corporate finance specialists.
• Proven experience in due diligence reporting within corporate finance, with a strong ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful reports.
• Expertise in financial analysis and the ability to synthesize complex information into easily digestible reports for clients and senior executives.
• Experience in managing multiple due diligence projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for each engagement.
• Expertise in financial analysis and the ability to synthesize complex information into easily digestible reports for clients and senior executives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the corporate finance world, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now:

• We invite you to apply by submitting your detailed CV with your relevant experience to talent@goldcityuk.com