Financial Analyst (12 months)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Jobs Fund Regulatory Framework

• Prepare and maintain mandated documents as required. • Review Jobs Fund (JF)policies for alignment with accounting standards and provide explanations on processes and techniques and recommend actions. • Assist Jobs Fund staff in interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, and clarifying procedures • Assist the JF in the management and interpretation of the Auditing regulations and procedures Jobs Fund applications and investment opportunities appraisals

• Appraise new investment proposals (due diligence) and opportunities in relation to the annual contracting process with the National Pathway Manager. • Conduct a financial appraisal of the application, which includes analysing the proposed financial model. • Utilise and Quality Assure the Activity Based • Costing Project Implementation Monitoring Plan (ABC PIMP) to capture and review the Application proposals. • Determine optimal funding allocations including establishing standard costs across models and collecting operational data on models. • Conduct commercial analysis, financial modelling and analysis, risk analysis and institutional analysis. • Prepare appraisal reports for submission. • Review proposed contracts for adherence to Jobs • Fund policy, existing laws and regulations. • Negotiate project appraisal documents Investment Analysis:

• Analyse investment project reports and corporate financials. • Examine accounting data for accuracy, appropriateness and documentation. • Compare and analyse actual results with plans and forecasts to identify financial status and monitor variances. • Audit documents submitted for payment and verify compliance with Jobs Fund guidelines. • Identify, report and ensure resolution of non-compliance issues and project risks. • Prepare disbursement request reports for consideration. • Monitor and check approved disbursements to projects. • Monitor and report on project progress post-investment. • Prepare and submit surplus memos for implementation projects. Jobs Fund performance and reporting

• Coordinate with other members of the JF to review financial information and forecasts.
• Analyse current and past financial data and performance, identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide information and technical support in the development and revision of policies and regulations.
• Assist with the compilation of data, financial reports and interpretation of legislated financial reporting requirements and regulations.
• Review and verify statistical and financial information and prepare financial reports as requested.
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