YES -M& A Graduate

Listing reference: adapt_000143
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 1 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: IT & Internet
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Midrand
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
About our company
Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of Adapt IT Holdings Proprietary Limited and a market leader in developing specialised vertical market software and digitally-led business solutions that assist clients across targeted industries to Achieve More by improving their customer experience, core business operations, business administration and enterprise resource planning.
Introduction
The purpose of the Corporate Development Graduate is researching, sourcing, identification, screening of M&A opportunity in assigned vertical software markets and regions
Job description

a)      Account Management

·       Track activity and maintain clear records in CRM and report regularly on KPIs (in addition to maintaining accurate records of calls, meetings, transaction materials, etc.);

·       Monitor and audit quality of Notes and Accounts in the funnel; identify incorrectly protected and low-quality accounts for weekly discussion and decision-making;

·       Monitor notes for items requiring follow-ups and further engagements and escalate as required; audit existing documentation ensuring the availability of required materials such as Audited Financial Statements, marketing brochures, price lists, etc;

·       Review no interest and inactive accounts on a bi-weekly basis; identify accounts that may be of opportunity to revisit through further discussion;

·       Provide weekly feedback to the Corporate Development team (Executive, Senior Manager, Manager, Analyst) on the outstanding accounts requiring immediate further attention;

·       Follow up and escalate outstanding Accounts to Senior Manager, Executive;

·       Support Executive on account management within the team including but not limited to: assigning accounts to various leads on the team, researching financials and publicly available information related to listed companies for further discussions;

·       Performing any other reasonable duties as required.

b)      Tradeshow Research

·       Conduct tradeshow, conference and industry events research and update the Executive on a weekly basis, the schedule and planning around event planning and attendance.

 

 

c)      Research & Analysis

·       Perform industry, and trend research, market analysis and market sizing to execute our M&A strategy;

·       Demonstrate business acumen in the research, analysis, qualification, and assessment acquisition targets. Work with the Corporate Development Executive to identify high probability prospects looking to further explore the M&A process;

·       Reviewing research list for potential leads, vetting and thoroughly researching each account to identify key metrics (such as revenue, employee number, and other metrics).

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification and Experience Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related (essential).

·       Prior working experience an advantage

ATTRIBUTES

a)      Personal Attributes and Qualities

·       Results-oriented and excels in a KPI-driven environment

·       Basic business / financial literacy - including understanding of concepts such as revenue generation, business merits and risk assessments.

·       Strong research and organizational skills, excels at prioritization and demonstrates proactive planning related to outreach and calendar management (including but not limited to ad-hoc projects and industry events)

·       Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

·       Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

·       Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·       Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.

·       Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM (considered an asset).

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