Assistant Manager - Financial Modelling

About Numeris:Numeris (is a specialist financial modelling and valuation firm focused on enabling better decision-making for impactful transactions across Africa. The firm was launched in 2024 but we are growing fast. Our mission is to drive impactful change by serving companies that contribute positively to the continent's development (from early-stage start-ups to mature corporates). We believe in delivering high-quality, unbiased advice and remain committed to transparency and affordability in our pricing structure. Role Overview:We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Financial Modelling team with a strong focus on renewable energy technologies as well as other infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for impact-driven investments, a strong background in financial modelling, and experience working on infrastructure projects at various life cycles.Key Responsibilities:Project DeliveryManage a portfolio of financial modelling engagements within Sub-Sahara region, from proposals through to scoping, development, review and delivery. This will include:Being the main day to day contact with clients, forming long-standing relationships which with help drive repeat business;Financial management of projects, including financial forecasting, billing and debt collection, and reporting on their progress to the Director/Partner;Ensuring the quality of deliverables to meet internal standards and client requirements, and ensuring that best practice modelling is adhered to at all times; andLeading, coaching and reviewing the work of junior modellers.Conduct financial model audits and provide training to enhance the modelling skills of our team and clients.Where required, also help to manage modelling support in the context of transaction advisory work and/or valuation work.Potential to help deliver modelling training courses from time to time. People and Product DevelopmentHelp to develop both our models and our team technically by ensuring that they are properly informed by relevant sector dynamics and a commercial understanding of what underpins the models.Help to ensure that our models are visually effective and transparent to use.Find solutions for clients to ensure we are meeting their needs, and use this to help inform our business development strategy.Build broader market relationships and knowledge that will help to ensure that our models are up to date and informed by the latest market developments; help to build the culture of the team so that junior team members also become used to doing this.Help to promote a general culture of learning and development across the team from one job to the next.Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge on financial modelling within the firm and the broader community.Will be in charge of the growing the Numeris Digital Store. Business Development and Broader Team EngagementActive member of the wider team, participating in general business development and marketing activities and co-ordinating with other service lines across Numeris.Participate in thought leadership, including public webinars and other marketing efforts.Client development: broaden client relationships to help drive opportunities across other service lines.Build your personal network across the sector. Candidate profile:Highly analytical, organized, and logical professional with attention to detail.Keen interest in renewable energy and projects infrastructureIdeal candidate will have had significant experience (at least 5 years) on financial modelling, preferably from within big 4 accounting firms or boutique financial modelling outfit, with exposure to renewable energy projects or broader infrastructure projects considered beneficial.Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills are required, and an advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Additional language skills are desirable (in particular French or any other language).Strong academic background in accounting, finance, or economics.Preference for a qualified accountant and/or AFM, CFM or CFA charterholder/candidate and/or MBA.Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where things are not properly structured yet. Terms of Appointment:This appointment will be on a full-time contractual basis.Start date as soon as possible.The principal location of operation will be the home country of the candidate during probationary period and relocation to Mauritius may be offered to the right candidate subject to performance.The reporting line for this assignment will be to the Director - Financial Modelling and Valuation.What We Offer:An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is making a real impact in Africa. A supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth. If you are passionate about using your financial modelling expertise to contribute to sustainable development in Africa, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and why you feel you should be selected for this role.

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