Key Responsibilities

Valuations & Financial Due Diligence

• Perform and review a wide range of corporate valuations, including purchase price allocations (PPA), impairment assessments, equity instruments, debt instruments, and complex financial instruments.

• Conduct and review financial due diligence engagements across multiple industries.

• Build, review, and refine advanced financial and valuation models.

• Deliver detailed operational and financial analysis, including preparation of high-quality reports and presentations.

• Maintain strong technical knowledge of key accounting standards including IFRS 3, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 36.

• Manage multiple valuation and due diligence projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality.

• Personally lead and deliver various valuations, due diligence assignments, and JSE regulatory advisory projects.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Manage teams, projects, and client engagements on a day-to-day basis.

• Review and guide the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, coaching, and technical training.

• Conduct performance reviews, give structured feedback, and ensure staff development aligns with competency requirements.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and innovative team culture.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Prepare high-quality proposals and quotations, contributing to pipeline growth.

• Obtain client references and feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with local and international teams to deliver seamless transactional and advisory experiences.

Quality, Risk & Compliance

• Apply the firm’s quality and risk management policies rigorously across all engagements.

• Participate in internal quality assurance, risk management initiatives, and mandatory training.

• Stay updated with relevant technical, regulatory, and industry developments, including CPD requirements (where applicable).

Operational Support

• Contribute to daily operations and assist partners/directors with internal initiatives.

• Support the division’s financial performance, achieving revenue targets and managing project budgets.

• Complete various ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ Corporate Finance experience, with a strong focus on valuations and related accounting standards.

• Solid financial due diligence experience across multiple sectors.

• Experience from a reputable professional services firm is strongly preferred.

• JSE regulatory advisory experience is advantageous but not required.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling skills (Excel).

• Strong analytical ability in both operational and financial analysis.

• Exceptional report-writing skills – clear, structured, and professional.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple assignments concurrently.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure, meeting strict deadlines.

Competencies

• Strong problem-solver with a proactive and fast-paced approach.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-driven.

• Confident communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) – preferred with 5 years.