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Job Description
The Equity Valuations and Reporting Specialist is responsible for performing valuation, monitoring, and reporting of the organisation’s equity and equity-related investment portfolio. The role monitors portfolio performance and provides analytical insights and reporting to support financial decision-making, governance oversight, and compliance with applicable accounting and valuation standards.
Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
Equity Valuation and Financial Modelling
Perform periodic valuations of equity and equity-related investments using appropriate valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and other market-based techniques.
Develop, maintain, and update financial models used to assess equity investment portfolio.
Review financial statements, forecasts, and market data to support valuation assumptions and investment assessments.
Validate that equity valuations are performed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, valuation guidelines, and internal policies.
Identify potential financial and valuation risks within the equity portfolio and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Recommend process improvements to maintain robust internal controls over portfolio valuation and reporting.
Portfolio Monitoring
Monitor the financial and operational performance of equity investments within the portfolio, including direct equity, equity-related instruments, and private equity fund investments.
Analyse trends, risks, and performance indicators affecting the value of investments.
Support the identification of potential impairment indicators and valuation adjustments where required.
Conduct periodic assessments of portfolio companies to ensure compliance with investment agreements.
Financial and Portfolio Reporting
Prepare regular monitoring and valuation reports for management and relevant governance committees.
Produce portfolio performance reports, dashboards, and analysis to support decision-making.
Provide inputs into quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
Present valuation outcomes and portfolio analysis to internal stakeholders where required.
Maintain appropriate documentation supporting valuation assumptions, methodologies, and calculations.
Support internal and external audit processes relating to equity valuation and portfolio reporting.
Stakeholder Management and Finance Partnerships
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including National Treasury, rating agencies, investors, and funders, to support equity portfolio oversight.
Work closely with Treasury, Risk and Investment teams to ensure alignment on valuation assumptions and reporting outputs.
Collaborate with investment teams and fund managers to obtain relevant financial and operational information for valuation and monitoring purposes.
Reporting and Analytics
Provide comprehensive analytics and high-quality reporting that support strategic decision-making and drive organisational improvement.
Analyse complex data and deliver accurate, stakeholder-focused reports with clear, actionable insights and visualisations.
Identify trends, anomalies, and key insights that influence strategic planning and operational adjustments.
Produce accurate, insightful reports and continuously monitor key metrics to assess progress against objectives.
Analyse data to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable information that supports ongoing performance improvement and accountability.
Key Measurements of Outputs:
Accurate, complete, and timely preparation of quarterly, annual, and management financial reports, fully compliant with IFRS, PFMA, and JSE Debt Listing
Requirements.
Accurate and reliable equity valuation models and outputs.
Timely and high-quality portfolio monitoring and valuation reports.
Effective monitoring of equity and equity-related investment performance.
Compliance with accounting standards and valuation governance frameworks.
Contribution to effective management of the organisation’s equity investment portfolio.
High-quality analytics, insights, and presentations to Executive Committees.
Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders.
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualification
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in equity valuation, portfolio monitoring and financial reporting in a banking environment.
Working knowledge of financial modelling and equity valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and other market-based valuation approaches.
Demonstrated experience in preparing, analysing, and presenting financial reports to support organisational decisionmaking and governance oversight.
In-depth experience in compiling periodic financial statements, analysing financial performance and variances, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, and producing management reports for internal stakeholders and oversight committees.
Experience in a treasury role in a complex banking environment.
Demonstrated experience in IFRS 9 & 13, among other standards.
Financial instruments valuation experience.
Working knowledge and understanding of key financial markets, both locally and globally and knowledge of market risk dynamics, knowledge of management of distressed assets, restructuring of assets and non-performing loans.
Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint presentation skills
Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS, PFMA and King IV and other applicable regulations and codes of good practice.
Proven understanding of internal control systems and the operations of front, middle, and back-office Treasury functions.
Desirable Requirements
Proven track record in equity deal structuring.
Postgraduate qualification such as MBA, CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent.
Exposure to African and global financial markets
Deadline:6th May,2026
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