Assistant Manager- Manager (Business Partnership Branch/ Finance Department)

[What the role is]

We are seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to join the Business Partnership Branch of the Finance Department, whose role will primarily focus on corporate finance and financial planning & analysis.

[What you will be working on]

The key responsibilities are as outlined below:

1. Pre-establishment of new entities Partner with stakeholders to conduct financial feasibility studies to determine optimal financing solutions. This includes:
2. Analyse cost of capital, leverage ratios, and risk-return profiles
3. Recommend optimal debt-equity financing mix for new entity
4. Identify and assess suitable funding sources (commercial debt, equity financing, government grants)
5. Lead negotiations on the terms of financing
6. Coordinate legal documentation for funding agreements and shareholder arrangements
7. Post-establishment of new entities Collaborate with stakeholders on the following key financial functions:
8. Financial planning and budgeting: develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans to optimise resource allocation and track performance against targets
9. Accounting and financial reporting: maintain financial records, prepare periodic statements, and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
10. Treasury management: optimise cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships to ensure liquidity and financial stability

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

1. Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent

2. Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, financial modelling, debt financing and entity set-up, preferably in the energy sector

3. Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in review of financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and impact assessment
• Detail-oriented, analytical and adept at dissecting and resolving complex issues
• Collaborative and effective communicator for engaging diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and private companies

4. Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Driven, resilient, and able to deliver multiple projects under tight timelines
• Strong commitment to public service and achieving organisational goals