Business Specialist

Key focus areas

• Perform a detailed diagnostic analysis of company clients that show signs of distress

and provide turnaround solutions.

• Liaise with various internal stakeholders including the investment team, Legal and

Credit as well as the monitoring teams to gain thorough understanding of

investments.

• Visit clients in distress to conduct thorough diligence to gain understanding of the

entity/is.

• Prepare financial models using various restructuring techniques based on the

practical client situation while benchmarking with industry data.

• Provide a full analysis of client financial information and prepare reports.

• The incumbent is expected to present transactions to relevant approval structures

together with organisation’s internal stakeholders.

• Create and update quarterly portfolio reviews for a portfolio of distressed related

clients.

• Track default and recovery metrics and regularly report key information to senior

management.

• Undertake special projects as and when required.

• Manage disbursements where applicable

 

Qualifications & Experience

The incumbent should have the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s/B. Tech Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF level 7) or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a deal making/investment environment, a

minimum of 3 years’ experience in SMME deal structuring and analysis environment,

• Demonstrate strong financial modelling and computer skills.

• Development Finance Institution (DFI) working experience will be an added

advantage.

• Proven track-record in conducting financial, technical, marketing and compliance due

diligence.

• Good report writing, presentation and communication skills with an ability to interact

with a very broad spectrum of stakeholders.

• A team player with good problem-solving skills and an ability to execute tasks timely

and effectively.

• Ability to work under pressure, travel long distances and work long hours as and

when required.

• Knowledge of current government policies and strategies aimed at developing and

supporting SMMEs in South Africa

This is a 6 months contract and position is based in Pretoria but travelling nationally.

Email CV and indicate expected salary to isaac@agbs.co.za

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