Assistant Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate finance assignments, including valuation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and financial advisory.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial modelling, and project advisory.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, appraise investments, and provide recommendations to management.
• Analyse management accounts and prepare financial reports for management review.
• Advise on and prepare proposals for fund and capital raising exercises.
• Monitor the progress of corporate finance submissions with relevant authorities and ensure timely and appropriate responses to regulatory queries.
• Assist in evaluating, implementing, and executing corporate proposals, corporate finance initiatives, and capital raising exercises.
• Liaise with investment banks, legal advisors, and other professionals to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review materials related to the structuring of financing proposals for fundraising and corporate exercises.
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Assess debt financing options and review related legal and financing documents.
• Lead and manage M&A activities and investment evaluations.
• Lead and coordinate due diligence processes, including engagement with potential targets, advisors, and internal stakeholders, to ensure timely transaction completion.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in banking, accounting, corporate finance, or project finance.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, MIA, CIA are an added advantage.
• Experience in corporate banking, investment banking, or corporate finance is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, valuation techniques, and financial modelling.
• Strong proposal preparation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and financial theory.
• Independent, resourceful team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Result-oriented, committed, and able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking, Islamic Finance, Business Management (Finance) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of financing documents and negotiation skills.