Technical Finance Specialist (24 Months) at Secondments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/Finance/Auditing or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial reporting, auditing, and financial analysis. Experience in appraising, negotiating and closing project finance and Corporate Finance transactions.
• At least 5 years of middle management experience.
• Public sector and grant management experience will be an added advantage.
• The incumbent must have strong auditing and/or accounting background, credit and risk analysis skills.
• Must be able to comprehensively analyse financial statements, and other financial reports. Must understand risk and internal controls.
• Must be able to independently conduct financial models, budget reviews and analysis.
• Thorough understanding of company Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles and of relevant legislative framework and accounting practice

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Appraisals and Portfolio Reports - Analysis of Corporate Financials and other relevant reports.
• Appraising new investment proposals (due diligence) and opportunities.
• Commercial analysis, financial model analysis, risk and institutional analysis.
• Preparing appraisal reports for submission and present the reports for consideration and approval at various committees.
• Negotiation of financial aspects of approved projects.
• Preparing disbursement request reports for submission.
• Oversee disbursements to approved projects as well as monitor project progress post-investment.
• Prepare complex financial reports as mandated by the immediate supervisor.
• Assist staff in compiling data and interpreting legislated financial reporting requirements and regulations.
• Review and verify financial information. Prepare various portfolio reports as required.
• Provide support to Fund-specific business case submissions to Public Finance.
• Cost Analysis - Determine appropriate levels of project costs by establishing standard costs benchmarked with market data.
• Assessment of project financial status