Job Details:Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Rosebank, JohannesburgPermanent: YesFull time: YesIndustry: Private EquitySalary / CTC: R 60 000 starting salary (negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience)Reports to: Investment ManagerJob Description:Our Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in the company and lead and take responsibility for managing and executing day-to-day requirements and deliverables on the overall reporting and finance function of the Fund. They will also be responsible for assisting the deal team in recording and monitoring the periodic financial reporting obligations of investee-companies in the portfolio.Roles and Responsibilities:Records, prepares and reports periodic financial information for all relevant entities included in the overall Fund structureLeads, with the assistance of deal teams the execution of the financial reporting aspects of transactions and monitoring investments.Assumes responsibility for the overall compliance, preparation and submission of tax returns and any other regulatory returns / submissions to various regulatorsPrepares reports, explains and analyses financial and other information.Manages and leads key relationships with the Fund Administrator, Auditors, Bankers and other service providersAssist deal teams and/or the ESG officer in implementation of certain components of the Value Creation Plans in investee organisations. Key Performance Areas (KPA) (to be developed)Financial reporting and management Develop and maintain a comprehensive and effective accounting system and reporting frameworkMaintain and enhance technical knowledge (IFRS, Tax)Maintain excellent communication skills both written and oralLead and manage the process in compiling quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports of the portfolio companies and Fund entities overallPreparation and approval of annual financial statements for various Fund entitiesLead and manage the relationship with key service providers including the Fund administrator, Auditors, BankersAssist in managing the KYC, ESG and other admin processes and finalisation of special conditionsAbility to cope under pressure & managing multiple projects and timelinesWorking towards and meeting deadlinesProvide regular and appropriate feedback and communication to all relevant stakeholdersTreasury function Assume responsibility for the treasury function and control over bank accountsTransaction Skills Assist deal team in the assessment & collation of information & the due diligence processAssist in implementing pay-out on the transactionJob ComplexitiesMulti-tasking and effective time management (deadline driven).Attention to detail whilst under considerable pressure.Solution driven particularly in dealings / negotiations with difficult parties.Effective management of relationships at all levels (incl. strategic partner level)Ad-hoc projects.JOB INTERACTIONSWithin CompanySenior partners, other team members and IC members (incl. external members)Outside CompanyLegal and other corporate advisers, 3rd party debt providers, other counter parties including Fund investors, co-investors, investee company management and staff and Fund administratorJob pressureEven flows to un-predictable peaks on numerous occasions throughout the year.Core CompetencesBehavioural Competencies / Performance DriversAttention to detail (conscientious, consistent and thorough)People Focused (providing service excellence when dealing with various stakeholders and external service providers)Passionate about business (actively demonstrates through research / networking etc a natural curiosity for business, markets, economy and applies professional scepticism and judgement in assessing and monitoring of investments)Teamwork orientated (Establishes connections and fosters unity across teams., works collaboratively to achieve results)Organisational awareness (understands and operates in a broad spectrum- political, cultural and social)Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills at various levelsExcellent written and oral communication skills (ability to modulate tone and style to audience)Demonstrates effective time and project managementBroad awareness & understanding of financial markets and instruments.Advanced skills in Excel and other financial modelling tools & protocolsAdvanced understanding of accounting rules and ability to interpret financial statementReasonable awareness & understanding of key commercial statutes and regulation (Tax, Companies Act, ESG etc.) Qualifications: