An exciting opportunity has arisen in Free State Regional Office (Bloemfontein) for a Financial Analyst (12 months fixed-term contract). Role Summary: The Financial Analyst key purpose is to provide investment support to Investment Associates by analysing deals, doing research and collating information necessary in the implementation of deals, and ensure that the financial models are appropriate to ensure seamless revenue collection. Outputs:Research, analysis and preparing research reports:Conduct research and gather data using reliable sources of informationAnalyse and prepare reports on findings and make recommendationsContribute to the development of a business development strategy when required for the portfolio companiesDevelop a broad knowledge (of corporate finance / private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues for portfolio companies Report Writing:Evaluation of new deals from Pre-Investment for potential investment and prepare the early review report or decline withinPerform desktop financial and commercial assessment and provide recommendations and comments to Investment AssociatesAnalyse, compile and report on market information on a deal-by-deal basis. Financial modelling and preparing of financial analysis: Building financial models according to company financial modelling methodologies standard modelsProvide comprehensive financial analysis through the use of approved financial modelling for existing portfolio companiesAnalysing financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine the commercial viability of portfolio companiesConsider the economic implications which might affect the performance of portfolio companiesFor additional funding and or restructure, partake in due diligence exercises at the request of the team member, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scopeProvide commentary on innovative / optimum / appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability / viability of the project to the benefit of the client and the companyAnalysing equity valuations of portfolio companies semi-annuallyAnnual site visits to investee portfolio companiesEarly identification / flagging of potential areas of defaulting clients Experience / Skills Required:Minimum 1 – 2 years financial analysis or similar experiencePerform financial and commercial assessment and provide recommendation and comments to associatesFinancial Modelling toolsProject ManagementMS Office Suite i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word Qualification Requirements:B. Com: Business Finance / Accounting