Job title : Corporate Finance Executive (Cape Town CBD)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 25, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Description
- BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a Corporate Finance Executive within the Corporate Finance Department. As part of the team you will support in advising clients on various valuation and financial modelling matters. The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Department at BDO Corporate Finance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Execute on various types of valuation engagements, utilising discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis in accordance with the International Valuation Standard.
- Perform various option valuations using Black-Scholes-Merton models and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis of companies and assets, including forecasting, modelling, and risk assessment.
- Analyze the impact of different valuation methodologies on the valuation results.
- Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different assumptions on valuation results.
- Perform market research to support the valuation conclusions.
- Prepare valuation reports, including executive summaries, detailed analyses, and conclusions for review by Associate Director or Director.
- Support senior team member in client presentations and meetings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their specific needs and deliver exceptional service.
- Stay up-to-date on industry news and developments.
- Manage project documentation, timelines, and deadlines.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- CA (SA) or CFA qualification; and strong academic results and professional competency preferred
Work Experience:
- 1 - 2 years of experience in a Corporate Finance environment preferable.
- Strong conceptual understanding of the common valuation approaches.
- Strong conceptual understand of common option pricing models preferred.
- Working knowledge of IFRS with particular focus on IFRS2, IFRS 3, IFRS 9, and IAS 38.
- Working knowledge of the IVS 2022 and IPEV guidelines.
- Experience in utilising data services such as Reuters, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.
Technical Competencies:
- Advanced technical proficiency, particularly in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Experience with Power Pivot, Power BI, and Python preferred.
- Financial analysis and financial modelling.
- Report writing.
- Risk management.
- Excellent email/virtual meeting manner and etiquette.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and report writing skills.
- A strong command of English (both oral and written).
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs.
- Ability to identifying new business opportunities.
- Ability to work as part of a team and build a successful team.
- Excellent planning and organising abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal and external reporting deadlines.
- Strong commitment to excellence, learning, and personal and professional growth.
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