Vacancy: Mergers&Acquisitions Associate Location: Heldekruin Roodepoort Reporting: Lead Mergers&Acquisitions A vacancy exists for a Mergers&Acquisitions Associate reporting to the Executive Transaction Support, based at Heldekruin in Roodepoort. The Mergers&Acquisitions (M&A) team provides support across the Fidelity Services Group to originate, execute and realize value from potential acquisitions. The team assists to unlock and maximize acquisition value throughout the acquisition process from pre-acquisition evaluation, due diligence to post-acquisition services. As an Associate, you will work as part of a team to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Skills and responsibilities include but are not limited to providing financial due diligence, project managing the acquisition and implementation process, negotiation support and acquisition structuring for potential transactions. Duties and responsibilities (not totally inclusive): You will play a critical role in the team to deliver high-quality work in acquisition transactions: Collect data from various sources and perform transactional procedures to validate the data quality and prepare financial models which will be used during the acquisition process; Analyze and present financial information, with a focus on key accounts of historical financial position; Assist other team members to carry out complex analysis on key performance drivers, underlying EBITDA, working capital requirements and net (financial) debt; Evaluate the strategic fit of businesses through identification and evaluation of potential synergies and sources of value enhancement; Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or acquisition termination; Participate in and project manage the acquisition including financial, operational and legal due diligence; Engage with the seller’s management team to unlock insights on non-financial risks and opportunities specific to the business and relevant to consider in the acquisition; Assist in the preparation of due diligence reports, highlighting key deal issues and underlying business drivers; Identify and implement post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings and cash flow improvements; Prepare payment files pertaining to acquisitions; Support the integration process, including SAP integration; Any other ad-hoc assistance required by the CSA finance team. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (preferably honours) from a reputable university. Minimum 3 years' experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions, or alternatively minimum 7-10 years’ post-graduate experience as a financial manager; Strong financial modelling skills and expert proficiency in Excel; Valuations, financial modelling and business development exposure; Due diligence (financial and commercial) exposure; Advanced business writing and expert verbal communication skills in English; Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner; Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality; Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Ability to work extended hours, as and when required; Clear criminal record and no pending cases; Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines; Highly motivated and enthusiastic; Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport; Ability to travel as and when required. Attributes: Action oriented Time management Business acumen Planning and organizing Attention to detail Problem solving Interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr