Legal Officer (Contracts, deal administration, Portuguese speaking) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
My client requires the services of a fluent Portuguese and English speaking candidate, with a law degree, for their business operations in Johannesburg. Candidates from Portuguese speaking countries are welcome to apply. If you are already based in South Africa it would be a definite advantage.
Responsibilities
• Effecting of the company’s implementation and deal administration function with regards to the advancing of the funds of approved investments, changes of conditions on an approved transaction and the responsibility of all security files
• Assisting the collection and bad debt recoveries function
Requirements
• Relevant law degree
• Fluent in Portuguese (NOT NEGOTIABLE)
• Around 3 – 5 years relevant experience
• Conveyancing experience of at least 2 years would be advantageous
• Passion for learning other African legal systems
• High attention to detail & a concern for excellent customer service
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Monday, December 19, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Investment Analyst (Financial Analysis and Modelling, Projects, Venture Capital), Maputo, Mozambique
Investment Analyst (Financial Analysis and Modelling, Projects, Venture Capital), Maputo, Mozambique
Introduction
Make a difference by promoting socially responsible investment in African Agriculture.
My client is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join their team in its SE Africa regional office in Maputo, Mozambique.
Established in 2009, the firm is a not-for-profit agricultural development and fund management company operating in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers a way of leveraging large amounts of private capital into socially-responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with major benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities. The company has recently established their first African office in Maputo, Mozambique and are expected to expand to Tanzania and Ghana over the next two years.
Responsibilities
The Employee will work as a Financial Analyst undertaking financial analysis and modelling, preparing investment proposals and supporting the on-going development of the firm’s projects, mainly in Mozambique:
• Conducting financial analysis of both existing and potential investment opportunities, calculating and utilising key metrics such as IRR and EBITDA;
• Preparing, developing and maintaining pro-forma financial models for projects in development and performing analysis of project economics with such models;
• Undertaking preparatory work in support of evaluation, due diligence and approval processes by multilateral organisations, development finance institutions, commercial banks and other debt and equity investors; in connection with the financing of projects
• Preparing investment proposals for diverse audiences; both commercial and developmental, highlighting the areas of greatest interest to particular investors
• Working with the project development team, establishing budgets and conducting project feasibility studies to support the identification of early-stage agriculture projects in which the company may choose to invest
• Preparing and maintaining project development budgets and interfacing with the finance team to ensure timely cost and expense reporting of projects;
• Supporting the project development team in the overall project development process; activities may include:
o Managing and co-ordinating the overall development process until financial close, in an efficient manner, minimizing overall development costs and time schedules
o Establishing key project deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines. Managing progress in accordance with specific project deliverables
o Conducting market research; finding and analysing data on market dynamics to support investment decisions
• As a small and growing business, the expectation is that the employee will be willing and able to do any work reasonably related to the above duties that the Company requires from time to time.
Reporting
On a day to day basis you will report to the Director of Business Development and Head of Office. With respect to matters related to projects, the employee will report to one or more of the Directors of the Board under whose responsibility such project falls.
Requirements
• Mozambican nationality
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in financial analysis in a similar finance/ project development / venture capital business
• Experience of analysis and appraisal of investments in emerging markets, preferably in Mozambique
• A strong understanding of accounting and advanced Excel skills; and ability to write effectively
• Strong commercial and financial skills, and experience of multi-site business operations undertaken in emerging markets
• Effective teamwork and communication will be critical to your success because the team is located across Africa and Europe. You will be working with multiple senior stakeholders in the business and with our partners to achieve strategic goals.
Also highly desirable will be:
• Project management skills
• Experience of agribusiness (including farm-based business)
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital fund and development finance institutions
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Make a difference by promoting socially responsible investment in African Agriculture.
My client is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join their team in its SE Africa regional office in Maputo, Mozambique.
Established in 2009, the firm is a not-for-profit agricultural development and fund management company operating in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers a way of leveraging large amounts of private capital into socially-responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with major benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities. The company has recently established their first African office in Maputo, Mozambique and are expected to expand to Tanzania and Ghana over the next two years.
Responsibilities
The Employee will work as a Financial Analyst undertaking financial analysis and modelling, preparing investment proposals and supporting the on-going development of the firm’s projects, mainly in Mozambique:
• Conducting financial analysis of both existing and potential investment opportunities, calculating and utilising key metrics such as IRR and EBITDA;
• Preparing, developing and maintaining pro-forma financial models for projects in development and performing analysis of project economics with such models;
• Undertaking preparatory work in support of evaluation, due diligence and approval processes by multilateral organisations, development finance institutions, commercial banks and other debt and equity investors; in connection with the financing of projects
• Preparing investment proposals for diverse audiences; both commercial and developmental, highlighting the areas of greatest interest to particular investors
• Working with the project development team, establishing budgets and conducting project feasibility studies to support the identification of early-stage agriculture projects in which the company may choose to invest
• Preparing and maintaining project development budgets and interfacing with the finance team to ensure timely cost and expense reporting of projects;
• Supporting the project development team in the overall project development process; activities may include:
o Managing and co-ordinating the overall development process until financial close, in an efficient manner, minimizing overall development costs and time schedules
o Establishing key project deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines. Managing progress in accordance with specific project deliverables
o Conducting market research; finding and analysing data on market dynamics to support investment decisions
• As a small and growing business, the expectation is that the employee will be willing and able to do any work reasonably related to the above duties that the Company requires from time to time.
Reporting
On a day to day basis you will report to the Director of Business Development and Head of Office. With respect to matters related to projects, the employee will report to one or more of the Directors of the Board under whose responsibility such project falls.
Requirements
• Mozambican nationality
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in financial analysis in a similar finance/ project development / venture capital business
• Experience of analysis and appraisal of investments in emerging markets, preferably in Mozambique
• A strong understanding of accounting and advanced Excel skills; and ability to write effectively
• Strong commercial and financial skills, and experience of multi-site business operations undertaken in emerging markets
• Effective teamwork and communication will be critical to your success because the team is located across Africa and Europe. You will be working with multiple senior stakeholders in the business and with our partners to achieve strategic goals.
Also highly desirable will be:
• Project management skills
• Experience of agribusiness (including farm-based business)
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital fund and development finance institutions
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
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