Junior Analyst - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Armstrong Appointments

Description

Financial Modeller A financial modeller is required to build and develop transaction financial models for infrastructure and project finance projects, working with a team of project advisory and development management professionals. The role involves developing and maintaining financial models, reviewing and amending existing models, preparing reports and presentations, and performing ad hoc analysis using financial models and datasets. The successful candidate will also assist in marking up reports and agreements, attend meetings with clients and stakeholders, and develop the company's financial modelling competencies. Key responsibilities: • Develop and maintain financial models meeting investor, sponsor, financier, and procuring agency requirements • Review, manage, and amend existing financial models • Prepare reports and presentations in support of financial models • Perform ad hoc analysis using financial models and datasets • Assist in marking up reports and agreements • Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders • Develop company financial modelling competencies • Assist with new business development and general project management Technical skills required: • Strong financial modelling skills with attention to accuracy and numerical proficiency • Analytically rigorous and detail-oriented with regards to numerical analysis • Problem-solving oriented • Ability to work independently and take accountability for actions • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VBA proficiency desirable), Word, and PowerPoint • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and handle a high volume of work • Commercial sense and sound business acumen • Excellent work ethic Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate finance, private equity, or project finance • Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or B.Com degree in financial mathematics, accounting, or statistics with a desire to move into project and infrastructure finance or BEng (Engineering) with a financial inclination • CFA/FMVA qualification beneficial The company is a leading advisory firm providing consulting services on infrastructure and project finance transactions. The successful candidate will have the potential for growth into a financial consulting and advisory position over time.