Fresh Roles at Robert Walters

Job Summary:

A prominent South African conglomerate, along with one of its subsidiaries specialising in the manufacturing of energy and electrical products near Pietermaritzburg (Durban), is actively seeking a qualified Accountant CA (SA) to join their esteemed finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with both job and import costing
• Ensure that statutory finance requirements are adhered to
• Assist with petty cash management and cashflow
• Prepare general ledger schedules and perform relevant recons

Key Requirements:

• CA (SA) – Non negotiable
• 1 – 2 years post article experience in the manufacturing industry – Non negotiable
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Syspro is advantageous

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Job Summary:

An international bank based in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Principal to help develop and implement the M&A strategy for their business throughout Africa. Managing complex deals from origination through to execution.

In this position, the accomplished Executive Principal will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for Corporate Finance M&A operations in the South African and broader African markets, spanning Botswana, Zambia, and Mauritius. The responsibilities include compliance governance, oversight, and control, operational business risk management, strategic model development, business market knowledge, and leadership in mergers and acquisitions strategy. Collaboration is integral to this role, involving coordination with global and regional M&A leaders, management, industry and client coverage teams, and leading a successful team.

Key qualifications for the Executive Principal:

• Experience managing complex deals (from origination through to execution) essential
• Honours degree in finance, Business administration, Accounting or similar
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in M&A
• Prior transaction history throughout Africa adventageous
• Sector expertise in Metals & Mining or Cleantech advantageous

Key duties for the executive principal include but are not limited to:

Business Acumen:

• Initiate and execute M&A advisory transactions within the Africa M&A team's budget.
• Cultivate and strengthen key client relationships while selectively acquiring new ones for M&A origination.
• Utilize the Africa M&A platform to endorse and promote cross-selling of related banking products.
• Take the lead in originating M&A mandates by leveraging existing client relationships and contributing to idea generation.
• Collaborate closely with senior bankers, client coverage, industry coverage, and other M&A teams.
• Assume the role of a deal team leader, ensuring the proper marketing and execution of M&A transactions.
• Craft high-quality materials such as Information Memorandums, Fairness Opinions, and Board Papers
• Develop and oversee the overall process and timeline for transactions,
• Guide clients on valuation, and transaction strategy, and actively participate in negotiations of definitive documents.
• Head up the Africa M&A Business to attain the specified outcomes in alignment with the Conduct Principles.

Client and Deal Team Management:

• Establish effective communication with the client's senior management to ensure advisory services align with industry standards.
• Skilfully handle multiple projects, serving both as an individual contributor and a leader of deal teams.

Risk Management:

• Ensure deal teams adhere to established risk management processes.
• Uphold Group and Businesspolicies, procedures, standards, and codes, covering all Risk types, compliance, Technology and Operations, Finance, and Reputation.
• Provide proactive advice and monitoring for major risk issues, directing remedial action, and ensuring proper escalation and reporting to line manager, compliance, and risk management.

Key personal skills:

• Excellent communication
• Strong Interpersonal skills to manage various stakeholders
• Strong technical and quantitative skills
• Strong work ethic

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Summary:

An exciting opportunity to work for a multinational business based in Limpopo, currently looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to join their well-established team. The successful candidate will be working on an exciting developing project within the mining space.

Senior Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Safety, Environmental and Health regulations are in place and adhered to, as well as updating ineffective standards and systems
• Leading the implementation of systems that will ensure regulatory compliance as per the organisation’s legal requirements
• Managing the engineering deliverables to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Minimising engineering risks through technical leadership on crucial engineering matters
• Management of internal and external stakeholders as well as staff and contractors required for the project
• Advising on maintain and construction issues pertaining to the project

Senior Engineering Manager Requirements:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree/ Diploma is non-negotiable
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Government Certificate of Competency necessary
• Maintenance and Engineering knowledge is required
• Previous experience operating underground shafts and infrastructure essential
• Role will be based in Limpopo (candidate must be willing to relocate)
• Relocation costs as well as housing will be covered by the business.

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Job description:

• Review of all tax computation for all entities in the Group, including but not limited to REIT related calculations and Controlled Foreign Companies, Transfer pricing, VAT and Carbon Tax assessments and calculations.
• Review of all entities (company and trust) tax returns.
• Review supporting documentation for tax returns and other requests from SARS.
• Review & advice human resources on employee taxes.
• Deal with voluntary disclosure program requests, penalties, objections and other mechanisms.
• Provide tax advice on new transactions and tax issues and where applicable engage with tax experts, liaise with internal and external auditors and address their queries.
• Keep abreast of changes and anticipated changes in tax legislation and determine its impact.
• Delegate to junior tax accountant to meet objectives.
• Performance management of junior tax accountants.
• Optimise tax function through collaboration with finance team and digitisation.
• Reporting (quarterly and/or bi-annually)
• Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with budgeting process for various business units from a tax perspective.
• Proactive tax planning

Requirement 

• 10 – 15 years (post articles) company income tax and VAT experience (essential) Must have held tax positions in large companies (essential)
• Must have performed income tax computations for large companies (essential)
• Experience in preparing VAT numbers
• Experience in preparing income tax returns for companies and trusts and preparing VAT returns
• Experience with international tax – transfer pricing and preparing associated documentation, controlled foreign companies assessment and calculations (essential)
• Extensive experience in dealing with SARS issues, disputes, applications etc. (essential)
• Reporting on tax (essential)

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Job Summary 

A start-up client within the FMCG sector is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic HR Director who will plan, lead, direct, develop and coordinate the policies of the HR Department, ensuring legal compliance of the organisation's mission and talent strategy.

Education

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources, Organisational Development or Business.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years working experience within HR
• Minimum 5 years management experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of human resources services, providing proactive HR leadership and consultation to business groups supporting leaders, managers, and employees of the organisation.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic leadership in organisational change and other new initiatives
• Ensure organisational success in complex competitive business situations such as exceptional business trajectories, reorganisations, and high growth
• Design and/or implement programs in accordance with company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and initiatives

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Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and align the organisation's services with clients' needs.
• Translate client requirements for timely and complete delivery.
• Execute internal processes flawlessly to fulfil promises to clients.
• Provide high-quality, billable advice through hourly billing.
• Mentor and coach team members within your supervision.
• Review deliverables on a risk-based approach, including financial statements and complex assignments.

Key Qualifications:

• CA(SA) designation.
• 7 years of post-qualification experience in a managerial capacity.
• Essential experience in the fund industry.
• Proficient in IFRS and US GAAP (Investment Funds).
• Computer literacy in MS Office, CaseWare, Pastel/Xero.

Key Behavioural Traits:

• Accuracy
• Approachability
• Attention to Detail
• Prioritisation
• Relationship Building
• Ownership
• Accountability

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Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance the financial health of the division through the provision of comprehensive financial management.
• Evaluate and interpret monthly management accounts, providing recommendations for further actions.
• Analyse divisional operations to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and system enhancements.
• Conduct assessments for cost reduction, contribute to strategic analysis and planning, and establish finance and operational strategies.
• Manage working capital, oversee internal controls, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop finance and operational strategies by assessing trends, defining key metrics, and formulating approaches to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service.

Key Requirements:

• CA (SA) with 5 years post article experience
• Wholesale and retail experience advantageous
• Experience within a project environment is advantageous

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Key Responsibilities:

• Take charge of the annual budget preparation process, involving discussions with department heads for budget development
• Create a comprehensive revenue analysis to help the business comprehend trends in its revenue profile
• Analyse discrepancies in revenue and effectively communicate them to management
• Produce monthly Board packs
• Conduct strategic financial analysis, supporting senior management in planning and operational decision-making
• Manage weekly and monthly cash forecasting
• Handle miscellaneous tasks on an as-needed basis

Key Requirements:

• CIMA/ACCA or any other relevant qualification
• 5+ year's experience specialising in a FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) role

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Job Summary 

A specialised credit division within a prominent global private equity and investment advisory firm is actively searching for a Treasury Associate to join their growing headcount in Cape Town.

Joining a high-performing team within this dynamic and pioneering international business, the primary objective of this position will involve executing the necessary functions, procedures, and processes to support the Treasury Team. This encompasses managing cash, reporting on liquidity, overseeing bank accounts, handling international payments, and managing credit facilities.

This position necessitates an ambitious and resilient individual with a positive outlook, driven by a strong desire to learn. The ideal candidate should be dynamic, proactive, open to guidance, self-reliant, and accountable.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Treasury Associate:

• Degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., BCom in Finance)
• 2-5 years of experience, ideally within an Asset Manager or Private Credit organisation, working in the field oftreasury
• Demonstrates a robust understanding of the foundational aspects of treasury operations
• Strong Excel Knowledge

Key duties of the Treasury Associate:

• Generate daily liquidity reports for performing and private credit funds
• Oversee cash management for Private Credit funds at the end of their lifecycle
• Maintain and integrate statements in the Treasury Management System (TMS)
• Handle bank account maintenance and onboard new entities in the TMS
• Establish connectivity for new accounts in TMS through MT940 integration
• Manage credit facilities within the TMS
• Conduct semi-annual reviews of the Authorized Signatory List (ASL) and assess access
• Update ASL and system access on an ad-hoc basis
• Instruct Treasury-related invoice settlements in TMS
• Support administrative queries regarding transactions and bank statements
• Provide ad-hoc assistance as needed by associates or the team
• Contribute to ad-hoc project work as required

Key personal skills:

• Proactive, taking initiative to identify and address challenges before they become problems
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and working effectively with others
• Able to think strategically, multi-task and take an organised approach to duties
• Needs to be an Executor and strong communicator

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Key duties of the Investment Manager:

• Offer financial guidance to a variety of private and public organizations on diverse projects, with a primary focus on project finance initiatives and corporate finance transactions. This includes advising on commercial structuring, project feasibility, and project bankability.
• Lead and oversee a cross-functional transaction advisory team comprised of technical, legal, financial, and empowerment advisors across various project finance projects.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, encompassing the identification, quantification, and, where feasible, the proposal of strategies to mitigate, transfer, or reduce project-specific risks.
• Create various reports related to transactions, including findings from feasibility studies and evaluation results.
• Review and markup various legal agreements, actively participating in negotiations with external legal advisors' support.
• Present investment proposals, feasibility findings, and negotiation outcomes to a range of stakeholders, such as committees, sponsors, lenders, and others.
• Collaborate with the internal financial modelling team to design and interpret project finance models, analyse potential transactions, and prepare corresponding documents and presentations.
• Aid in securing financing for diverse projects from both debt and equity markets. This involves engaging with rating agencies, various lenders (including commercial lenders and development finance institutions), and shareholders.
• Take a leading role in the due diligence process for various projects, with support from external advisors, including legal, technical, and empowerment advisors.
• Coordinate the transaction advisory team to ensure the successful execution and closure of projects.
• Foster the growth of the company's financial advisory and commercial project management capabilities.
• Actively participate in business development and tender processes with the goal of establishing a robust pipeline of projects and opportunities.
• Provide assistance with general project management tasks as required.

Key qualifications for the Investment Manager:

• Possess a minimum of 7 years' professional experience in fields such as M&A, corporate finance, private equity, or project finance.
• Hold an Honors degree in Business Science or Commerce, specializing in financial mathematics, accounting, or statistics, and express a keen interest in transitioning towards project and infrastructure finance.
• Exhibit strong financial acumen by demonstrating a deep understanding of financial principles and processes, along with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data.
• Display the capacity to apply sound business judgment and approach problem-solving with an analytical, pragmatic, and creative mindset.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working in African or other emerging markets, although it is not a mandatory requirement.

Key technical skills for the Investment Manager

• Possess a strong commercial sense and demonstrate sound business acumen.
• Show a problem-solving orientation, with a knack for addressing challenges effectively.
• Have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and be accountable for one's actions.
• Be a self-starter who is results-driven and motivated to achieve objectives.
• Exhibit highly organised and structured thinking, with the ability to approach tasks logically and think laterally.
• Be a collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and adding value to the team dynamic.
• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with proficiency in VBA being desirable. Additionally, be proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage a high volume of tasks.
• Showcase strong project management skills for effective project execution.
• Maintain an excellent work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Be an effective communicator with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Key personal skills

• Analytical
• Detail-Oriented
• The ability to work independently and in teams
• Problem solver
• Willing to learn and grow
• Self-starter
• Bright and ambitious, up for challenging work

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Finance Director Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the financial strategy of the company and ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance. Ensuring efficient and accurate financial processes
• Providing leadership and guidance to the finance and accounting teams
• Developing long-term financial strategies and plans to support the company's growth and sustainability

Finance Director Requirements:

• Must be a qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• FMCG or Food production experience is necessary
• Proven management track record essential
• Syspro ERP system is non-negotiable

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Summary:

A Technology business operating within the Mining space, is currently looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their well-established team. The successful candidate will be working alongside and managing a dynamic team of individuals within a fast-paced environment. This role will be based in Midrand and will afford this individual the opportunity to work with some of the most respected and well-known names within the mining industry.

Financial Manager Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and preparing all accounts up to the financial statement level
• Development of budgets and conducting variance analysis
• Reconciliation of balance sheets and monthly review of Profit and Loss statements
• Developing and implementing strategic and operational plans and processes within the business
• Monitoring and management of the staff

Financial Manager Requirements:

• Candidate must be a qualified CA(SA) or alternatively an AGA(SA)/ CIMA
• Minimum of 1 year experience within a finance position outside of audit
• Mining or IT experience is beneficial
• Xero and Unleashed systems experience will be advantageous
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment is essential