Corporate Finance Associate at The People Practice

Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Finance Associate who will be responsible for building the company's financial models using historical data and providing forecasts based on various industry-related operating metrics, as well as preparing budgets and financial reports  that outline the company's financial position regarding income and expenses

Responsibilities

• Building financial models using historical data and providing forecasts based on various industry-related operating metrics.
• Source viable investment opportunity and support the Venture Capital team with founder engagements, preparation of information memorandums, conducting due diligence, and communication with members of the company's venture capital investor collective.
• Develop and update Concept Notes and Project Proposals with value-adding propositions
• Prepare budgets and financial reports  that outline the company's financial position regarding income and expenses
• Reviewing financial reports and managing budgets to ensure accuracy.
• Overseeing and assisting in processing all payments, accounts payable, and research and reporting discrepancies as required.
• Identifying financial and non-financial risks, and recommending actions to mitigate those risks. 
• Assist with audits, reviews, and tax preparations.
• Managing and documenting accounting records.
• Applying appropriate sensitivity and scenario analysis to support investment actions.
• Capital structure and comparable company analysis.
• Processing requisitions and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years corporate experience performing similar or inter-related tasks.
• Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above), bachelor's degree in accounting, engineering or mathematics.
• Chartered Accountants, MBAs, and any other corporate membership will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Organisation and time management skills
• Ability to display initiative and analytical thinking coupled with good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must have knowledge of accounting and proficient in financial management software.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills