FINANCIAL ANALYST WITH A REPUTABLE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

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JOB SUMMARY
The role will report to the Chief Development Officer and will be responsible for assisting in the investment and asset management of the organisation to guarantee risk-adjusted returns for investors and stakeholders with a focus on long term investments in quality Real Estate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements, tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; and discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
• Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present them to the Management.
• Participate in the annual review of the Company's business/strategic plan. Provide input and feedback as appropriate.
• Assist in developing the annual operational plan, budget, targets and performance outcomes for the company and its initiatives.
• Conversant with changes/trends/new pronouncements in accounting and reporting standards and advise management as appropriate.
• Originate, analyze, and manage Real Estate investment related transactions including the development of financial appraisals, investment memorandums and all other relevant documentation.
• Create financial models and analysis for the evaluation of potential new developments or investments opportunities and the evaluation of investment exit strategies.
• Perform market research to determine/verify a project's viability and to inform the assumptions used in models.
• Assist with acquisition due diligence alongside documentation due diligence (including review of contracts, preparation of budgets, gathering of consultants) for potential acquisitions.
• Identify sources of finance (debt, equity, and other alternatives), close on appropriate options and drive the management of investor relations.
• Review and recommend financing structures for the existing project portfolio and monitor the performance of the company's projects from an investment perspective.
• Identify acquisition opportunities and manage the people, programs, processes for the realization of same.
• Read, analyze, and understand leases, term sheets, loan agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, and other agreements.
• Keep abreast of strategic real estate investment trends and opportunities

REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• Minimum of three (3)years' experience in Finance, Investment of Accounting
• Superior understanding of how to find, structure and close profitable investments especially real estate investment.
• Proven debt-sourcing relationships.
• Superior understanding and proficiency of fixed income and equity investments.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• A strong flair for business management.

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