Career Opportunity: Associate
(Corporate Finance/Private Equity)

Position: Associate
Location: JHB Metropolitan Area, South Africa 
Industry: Investment Management / Private Equity
Education: Minimum CA(SA)
Experience: Minimum 6 years (with 3 years in a Valuation role/Corporate Finance)

Are you a high-performing CA(SA) with a minimum of 6 years of experience, including at least 3 years specializing in Corporate Finance and Valuation? Are you a self-starter driven to manage complex financial analysis and transaction processes in the Private Equity space?

Our client, a distinguished firm in the Investment Management/Private Equity industry, is seeking an Associate to join their deal team. This is a critical role that requires a commercially strong candidate to apply detailed valuation techniques, lead due diligence, and take responsibility for portfolio company reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Valuation (KPA)

• Valuation Expertise: Demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of various valuation techniques, including but not limited to:

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

  • Enterprise Value (EV) to EBITDA and EBIT

  • Price to Earnings (PE)

  • Price to Net Asset Value (P/NAV)

• Analysis: Possess a detailed understanding and application of financial statement and company analysis.

• Transaction Support: Lead and complete a thorough due diligence investigation.

• Documentation: Prepare and complete discussion papers and transaction proposals.

Portfolio Management & Reporting

• Reporting Responsibility: Be directly responsible for Portfolio Company reporting.

• Liaison: Effectively liaise with Portfolio Companies to ensure data integrity and timely information flow.

• Deadlines: Ensure timeous delivery and strict adherence to meeting deadlines.

Attributes & Work Ethic

• Drive: Be a self-starter, driven individual with a strong work ethic and tenacity.

• Teamwork: Exhibit general communication skills and act as an effective team player.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Minimum is a CA(SA) qualification.

• Experience:

  • Corporate Finance experience for a minimum of 3 years.

  • experience of at least 6 years.

• Key Skills: Demonstrated expertise in complex valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and due diligence execution.

How to Apply:

If you are a commercially strong CA(SA) with the required valuation and corporate finance experience:

• Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.

• Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today!

📧 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.hireresolve.co.za

Reference: Associate_CA(SA)_2025