Director

Job Description : DIRECTOR CORPORATE FINANCE AND TRANSACTION ADVISORY KENYA a leading Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Business Services & Outsourcing services firm in East Africa Looking for somone who can provide clients with strategic advice on transactions to facilitate sound financial decision-making. Corporate Finance - Raising Debt, Equity (Strategic or Financial Private Equity-PE- & Development Finance Institutions-DFI- investors) or Mezzanine financing: Take a lead role in providing strategic financial advice to clients on matters related to corporate finance, capital structure optimization, financial restructuring, and other strategic initiatives aimed at maximizing shareholder value and achieving strategic business objectives Client relationship management: Cultivate strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders by delivering high-quality advisory services, understanding their business needs, and providing tailored financial solutions to address their challenges. Provide strategic advice on Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Transaction support: Provide support in all stages of transactions, including due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, audit and legal to ensure smooth transaction processes. Other Transaction Advisory - Sale and Lease Back, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Fund Structuring, Limited Partner-General Partner (LP – GP) funding & PE structuring. Financial Modelling: Lead the team in conducting comprehensive financial analyses and develop complex financial models to evaluate the financial implications of various transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising activities Financial Due Diligence (FDD): Take a lead role in conducting detailed financial due diligence assessments to identify and analyse potential risks and opportunities associated with transactions, prepare comprehensive due diligence reports outlining findings and recommendations for clients. Commercial valuations, ‘Fair Value’/independent expert reports: lead company valuation assignments using various methodologies to assess the fair value of businesses and assets. Post-merger integrations and purchase price allocation valuations. Valuations for tax purposes (Capital Gains Tax)-CGT, employee shares and share options and impairment tests. Deal structuring – Prepare and review Investment Memoranda, prospectus creation and pitch decks. Compliance and risk management: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including tax, legal, accounting and internal policies throughout the transaction process. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or relevant discipline. MBA from a reputable institution is an added advantage Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) / Certified Public Accountants (CPA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and associated professional membership. 15+ years’ experience in senior roles in corporate finance and transaction advisory / investment banking.

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