18 Valuation Expert jobs in South Africa

Job Description

Hello Future Legal Advisor,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

To act as internal legal counsel to the Resources Sector Solutions business unit, co-operate with-, and give legal advice across business units of the bank when needed. Protect the interest of the bank. To ensure professional judgement is applied in the giving of legal advice and opinions on the legal aspects applicable to, solutions development and deal structuring for resource funding and investment banking transactions, as well as continued research into various aspects of the laws, industry best practice and regulatory framework impacting the legal viability of the transactions being considered. Bringing a solutionist, knowledge based, value add, approach to the table. Be open-minded to alternative solutions and ideas. The legal advisor is accountable to provide legal advice on moderate to complex legal matters with a financial impact and to identify, manage and mitigate the legal risk associated with such transactions.

Are You Someone Who Can:

• Act as interface between the bank and its external legal advisors.
• Negotiate, vet, comment on- and amend inter alia bank documentation, term sheets, loan and ancillary security agreements and documentation.
• Legal implementation of asset finance, acquisition finance, escrow, project finance and general banking transactions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal aspects, structuring, address questions which may arise, problem solve impasses and explore different solutions to challenging funding and loan related questions.
• Provide highly specialised legal advice or support in relation to negotiations with the client and the terms and conditions related to the transaction being successfully completed.
• Assist transactors and teams with legal implementation of finance transactions.
• Advise the bank on the legal aspects of transactions as well as continued research into various aspects of the law and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions.
• Provide specialised legal advice and support on operational aspects pertaining to product offerings, including opinions and guidance on the investment parameters applicable in such contexts.
• Identify and liaise with external attorneys to prepare the necessary documentation, review draft agreements and negotiate terms with the client and their legal representatives to finalise the agreements.
• Advise on financial services and sector legislation affecting the Resources Sector Solutions' business unit, the bank in general as well as potential clients of the bank.
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other procedures and policies, and ensure the continuing compliance and efficient functioning of the in-force book.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, and other key stakeholders).
• Curate and maintain an expanding list of trusted external legal advisors.
• Identify, monitor, report and minimise potential legal, reputational, and associated operational risks.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group, including RMB and FirstRand central legal.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggest ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop tactical strategies and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• Relevant degree
• Have at least 6-8 years' experience within a similar role in Investment Banking

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate
• We Can Be a Match If You Are
• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

18/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Job Description

• The Real Estate Banker role has a dual mandate comprising strategic coverage and wholesale commercial property finance for wholesale clients in the real estate sector.
• The position involves working closely with all Investment Banking product areas, with a strong focus on strategic financing mandates through debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and risk solutions.
• The Real Estate Banking team also has responsibility to originate, structure, and execute loan transactions for large-cap real estate corporates and real estate related structured finance opportunities.
• The role requires a close working relationship with loan portfolio, credit, DocMan, PCG and internal legal teams to originate and successfully execute transactions.
• Appointment as senior member of real estate investment banking team execution. CA/CFA or similar with structured property finance experience in an Investment Bank/Fund Manager.
• Strong relationship management skills essential.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Job Description
Hello Future Legal Advisor,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

To act as internal legal counsel to the Resources Sector Solutions business unit, co-operate with-, and give legal advice across business units of the bank when needed. Protect the interest of the bank. To ensure professional judgement is applied in the giving of legal advice and opinions on the legal aspects applicable to, solutions development and deal structuring for resource funding and investment banking transactions, as well as continued research into various aspects of the laws, industry best practice and regulatory framework impacting the legal viability of the transactions being considered. Bringing a solutionist, knowledge based, value add, approach to the table. Be open-minded to alternative solutions and ideas. The legal advisor is accountable to provide legal advice on moderate to complex legal matters with a financial impact and to identify, manage and mitigate the legal risk associated with such transactions.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Act as interface between the bank and its external legal advisors.
• Negotiate, vet, comment on- and amend inter alia bank documentation, term sheets, loan and ancillary security agreements and documentation.
• Legal implementation of asset finance, acquisition finance, escrow, project finance and general banking transactions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal aspects, structuring, address questions which may arise, problem solve impasses and explore different solutions to challenging funding and loan related questions.
• Provide highly specialised legal advice or support in relation to negotiations with the client and the terms and conditions related to the transaction being successfully completed.
• Assist transactors and teams with legal implementation of finance transactions.
• Advise the bank on the legal aspects of transactions as well as continued research into various aspects of the law and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions.
• Provide specialised legal advice and support on operational aspects pertaining to product offerings, including opinions and guidance on the investment parameters applicable in such contexts.
• Identify and liaise with external attorneys to prepare the necessary documentation, review draft agreements and negotiate terms with the client and their legal representatives to finalise the agreements.
• Advise on financial services and sector legislation affecting the Resources Sector Solutions' business unit, the bank in general as well as potential clients of the bank.
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other procedures and policies, and ensure the continuing compliance and efficient functioning of the in-force book.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, and other key stakeholders).
• Curate and maintain an expanding list of trusted external legal advisors.
• Identify, monitor, report and minimise potential legal, reputational, and associated operational risks.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group, including RMB and FirstRand central legal.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggest ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop tactical strategies and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Relevant degree
• Have at least 6-8 years' experience within a similar role in Investment Banking

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate
• We Can Be a Match If You Are
• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
03/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Description

Hello Future Legal Advisor,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are You Someone Who Can:

• Structure, implement, and project manage finance and investment transactions in FOGS including but not limited to preference share funding, acquisition funding (leverage buy out, management buyout, share purchases, mezzanine funding), fund gearing, all forms of term funding (working capital, growth capital, Holdco funding, Opco funding) as well as exposure to setting up and advising on different capital deployment vehicles (such as equity and credit funds) in addition to raising capital for such vehicles.
• Structure, implement and advise on co investments alongside FOG's clients including but not limited shareholders agreements and other equity type instruments.
• To advise on how best to legally structure the various funding facilities/investment opportunities across multiple jurisdictions, including but not limited to, taking of security.
• Advising the bank on the legal aspects of transactions as well as continued research into various aspects of the law and regulatory framework impacting on the legal viability of the transactions.
• Provide highly specialised legal advice or support in relation to client and the terms and conditions related to the transaction being successfully completed.
• Identifying and liaising with external attorneys to prepare the necessary documentation, reviewing these and negotiating with the client and their legal representatives to finalise the agreements.
• Provide legal specialist advice on/in the operational aspects pertaining to these product offerings, including opinions and guidance on the investment parameters applicable in such contexts.
• Ensure compliance with internal legal and other procedures and policies.
• Negotiating and drafting term sheets, memorandum of agreements, pertaining to transactions.
• Provide legal advice and support within this context includes the following legal services, technical analysis and application of legal and commercial principles to transactions.
• Perform drafting and reviewing of applicable documentation and agreements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and providers of legal services (including, external legal counsels, and other key stakeholders including tax and exchange control).
• Staying up to date with all developments in the law, regulation, industry, and best practice in the relevant area of specialist legal practice.
• Identify, monitor, report and minimise potential legal, reputational, and associated operational risks.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group.
• Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the team and providing in house training on certain aspects of the law.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• LLB, an Admitted legal practitioner in South Africa
• Minimum of 15 year's experience in a similar environment, of which 10 years ideally at specialist level and in finance and banking law.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years' post-article experience in finance and banking law.
• Experience in the drafting, review and negotiating the various transactions as listed above and in UK and SA LMA.
• Sound corporate and commercial legal knowledge.
• Transactional negotiations at senior and complex level.
• Independent judgement and good analytical skills.
• Capable of working in a high-pressured environment and can exercise independent judgement
• Ability to prioritize and plan.
• Ability to independently provide guidance and timeous delivery on highly complex projects.
• Deep understanding of the law, regulation, and practice of the relevant area of specialisation.
• Strong technical ability to draft sound legal opinions or legal documentation in the relevant area of specialisation

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

10/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

You're the brains behind our work.

You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it's honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can't come without growth. Our programme equips you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when. Citi South Africa is looking for Graduates to join our one-year long Learnership Programme within the Investment Banking team.

The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates across various Citi businesses. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year and are also sponsored a postgraduate qualification during their year of work, relevant to their area.

Your time here will look something like this.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

• We're committed to teaching you the ropes.
• The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in today's changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.

We want to hear from you if.

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or master's degree in any discipline.
• Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required.
• You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying.

Who we think will be a great fit.

• Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We value diversity and so do you. We'll also be looking for the following:
• Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments.
• Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.

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Management Development Programs

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Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .

View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Banking and Investment Support Officer

OVERALL PURPOSE
The individual will manage and supervise the workload of the Investment Support team and to ensure a high quality and consistent client service. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the execution of instructions and various administrative tasks around investment management in an accurate way and by respecting appropriate deadlines.

Principal Elements & Accountabilities
INVESTMENT SUPPORT

• Preparing subscription/redemption instructions for Alternative Investments (Single Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Property Funds etc)
• Inputting non-automated investment transactions in our in house integrated database systems
• Keeping line by line and non-automated client's investment accounting up to date
• Posting Journal entries of all subscription postings and redemptions
• Managing and executing instructions like corporate actions, proxy votes, conversions, capital calls and distributions
• Collating KYC, FATCA, CRS and compliance documentation for fund administrators and other third parties
• Preparing and approving SWIFT payment instructions
• Reconciliation of investment positions and working on reconciliation breaks
• Assign daily and periodic responsibilities related to subscription/redemption processing, investment transaction input, and reconciliation tasks.
• Manage and provide leadership to a team of Investment Support officers
• Monitor workload distribution to ensure balanced task management and timely execution of client instructions.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• Appropriate degree or higher diploma and 5 to 8 years of experience in working in the financial industry would be an advantage
• STEP qualifications would be an advantage but at least a good understand of basic information re Offshore Trust and Company and the relationship between Trust and Company, Trustee and Beneficiaries
• Team management experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of Double Entry Bookkeeping and Multi-Currency accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Products

Competencies, Skills And Behaviours

• Strong self-management and time management skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and modern financial accounting packages)
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong work ethic, ambition, and a dynamic approach to tasks
• Resilience and the ability to work in a pressurized environment

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to the local Team Ops of Client Support - Banking and Investments Support Team. Other working relationships include all members of Family Office Client Support, FO, Dealing and Treasury, Banking and various external business contacts (Financial institutions).

OVERALL PURPOSE
The individual will form part of the Banking and Investment Support team and will ensure a high quality and consistent client service. The individual will assist in the execution of instructions and various administrative tasks around bank account and investment management in an accurate way and by respecting appropriate deadlines.

Principal Elements & Accountabilities
BANKING

• Opening and closure of bank and investment account with core and non-core banks
• Collaborate with a variety of financial institutions across numerous jurisdictions worldwide to set up client relationships
• Maintain bank and investment accounts, for instance by adding/removing a beneficiary/settlor/protector or give a power of attorney to a third party
• Maintain bank and investment account
• Maintain E-Banking users list
• Take on and loss of clients
• Transfer of equities, bonds, mutual funds and private placement between custodians, through fund administrators and/or with private companies
• Input of data in our in house integrated database system to keep up to date information at any point in time
• Respond to day to day queries from internal and/or external parties and help resolving issues
• Manage and execute business initiative independently from inception to implementation
• Relevant/day to day people management tasks

INVESTMENTS

• Preparing subscription/redemption instructions for Alternative Investments (Single Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Property Funds etc)
• Inputting non-automated investment transactions in our in-house integrated database systems
• Keeping line by line and non-automated client's investment accounting up to date
• Managing and executing instructions like corporate actions, proxy votes, conversions, capital calls and distributions
• Collating KYC, FATCA, CRS and compliance documentation for fund administrators and other third parties
• Preparing SWIFT payment instructions
• Reconciliation of investment positions and working on reconciliation breaks

Qualifications And Experience

• Appropriate degree or higher diploma and 2-3 years of experience in working in the financial industry would be an advantage
• STEP qualifications would be an advantage but at least a good understand of basic information re Offshore Trust and Company and the relationship between Trust and Company, Trustee and Beneficiaries
• Team management experience required
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and modern financial accounting packages)
• Knowledge and understanding of Double Entry Bookkeeping and Multi-Currency accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Products

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities efficiently in a demanding environment
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong technical and conceptual skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation and flexibility
• Excellent communication skills with the ability and maturity to deal effectively with all levels of staff and Management within the Group, third party service providers such as asset managers and tax consultants, and with high powered (often demanding) clients
• Strong people management skills
• A strong client care / service orientation and attention to detail
• Deals responsibly with confidential information
• Displays a high level of professional integrity

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In deal recovery management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

A career within Deals Business Recovery Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our clients survive an imminent crisis or simply fix gaps in their organisation. We help clients, reduce balance sheet stress, generate cash and reduce costs or refinance to find the best source of capital to support their business objectives. Whatever the solution, we help them manage challenges until the job is done.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting

• Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA); or

• Engineer or relevant professional qualification (e.g. MBA, APICS, CPIM); or

• CFA, CIMA or other relevant related degree / professional designation.

Responsibilities of role:

As a member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing team to work on high-profile clients experiencing stress / distress to their business model and who require turnaround or transformation with a financial or operational restructuring lens, spanning a broad range of industry sectors. You'll provide analysis and business assessment support to the team for restructuring and/or turnaround projects.

Typically, you will work with our clients information to help our teams identify and implement rapid, tactical and sustainable financial and operational restructuring measures, for example you will be part of the team advising on:

In addition to these services you'll be expected to:

You will also be expected to take an active part in our team and practice development and will typically:

Skill sets required:

To be successful in this role, financial analysis skills and a curious commercial business mindset are critical. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment and be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Project management skills are considered fundamental together with critical thinking and a motivated and commercially astute approach to business restructuring needs.

Candidates will display the following competencies:

• Experience with data analysis;
• Experience with data analytics tools e.g. Power BI, Alteryx;
• Experience of operational or financial improvement from a management consultancy, corporate finance advisory firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate;
• Operations experience, across sectors: engineering, financial services, retail, industrial, consumer, high tech, utilities, logistics, telecoms and energy;
• Competent with spreadsheets, financial and operational analysis.
• Financial restructuring and exit strategies,
• Financing and debt advisory related services,
• Turnaround strategy,
• Independent business reviews,
• Strategic options analysis,
• Contingency planning reviews,
• Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting, helping clients see and control their cash positions
• Cash levers to smooth cash flow/conserve cash
• Cost out and EBITDA optimisation initiatives
• Working capital improvement plans;
• Restructuring Office services - helping client management develop and implement turnaround programs
• Take on a "hands-on" role to manage stakeholders and inspire change
• Provide robust data analysis and baselining support for change programmes
• Interface directly with client teams to collect, analyse and develop insights into their business
• Prepare presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, Private Equity investor, lenders, etc.)
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
• Support with one or two areas of internal team management
• Work with team members in areas of business development and origination efforts
• Supporting the needs of the go-to-market strategy
• Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and energy, agility and the ability to drive for high quality, meeting of deadlines and track record of setting and achieving goals;
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• A proactive and dynamic team player;
• Problem solving capabilities / skills with the ability to think strategically, innovatively and "out the box";
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment;
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and the significant turnaround opportunity across SMA and Africa;
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
• A desire and motivation to build interest in and knowledge for proactive origination and account targeting;
• Financial analysis and/or modelling skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to input into storyboarding solutions for clients including on projects and proposals - be able to contribute to succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and

Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and who works effectively under pressure.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 28, 2025

Large, integrated and well-established group in the agriculture sector is looking to employ a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist. This role will have a strong focus on finance and data analysis. The group has interests across the country and this role will be situated in Paarl, Western Cape.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary degree with at least 2 years experience in a management accounting and financial analysis role. A professional qualification, especially a CIMA designation, would be highly valued, though other designations are also acceptable given the appropriate job and industry experience.

The purpose of the role is to collect and analyse financial data to determine the gross profits of food projects and product lines, while preparing budgets and cost reports for management with a focus on gross profit and stock control. This role involves identifying areas for cost optimisation, recommending strategies, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and the development of enhanced financial models.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth as well as growth within this fast expanding business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse key financial data to determine gross profits of various projects and product lines.
• Identify gross profit losses, recommend turnaround strategies, and highlight focus areas to maximise profitability.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes for improved efficiency.

Data Collection & Management & reporting :

• Extract and manage data from multiple sources, including ERP systems and external databases.
• Build and maintain comprehensive datasets for analysis using platforms such as Power BI and Mercur.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reports tracking KPIs, sales metrics, market forecasts, pricing trends, procurement, and operational data for real-time monitoring.
• Improve reporting systems by reviewing current practices and implementing enhancements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Prepare budgets and cost reports with a strong focus on gross profit and stock control.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved stock management.
• Provide insights to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Costings:

• Develop and implement cost-effective financial procedures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review new costings for accuracy and ensure product line profitability.

Process Optimisation:

• Conduct research to support the development and enhancement of financial models.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Agricultural Economics, or similar.
• Professional qualification - CIMA (ACMA, CGMA) preferred but will consider other qualifications along with the relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Working knowledge in Power BI and Mercur would be highly advantageous.
• Experience as a Management Accountant and Data Analytics in an agricultural, food production, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Key competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to function independently.
• Innovative thinker.
• Organisational skills.
• Deadline driven.
• Ability to build credible relationships with internal and external clients.

Remuneration:

• R540,000 to R720,000 per annum cost to company, depending on experience.