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The Company: Benchmark International

Role Name: Financial Analyst

Location: Cape Town International Airport

Role specifics: Permanent position - subject to probation period

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm

Role summary:

Benchmark International is looking for an experienced and driven Financial Analyst to add to our

growing team. The Analyst will collect, analyse, summarize, and discuss Benchmark International's

clients' most sensitive data; preparing our clients to enter the mergers & acquisitions market.

The Financial Analyst is a client-facing role that must be able to convey bad news and deal with

clients’ unique sensitivities while keeping each client moving through the company sales process at a

steady pace.

Daily Responsibilities:

Your experience throughout the years will be a great resource for the Benchmark team, however as

an Analyst, you will act under the instruction of and be trained by Benchmark International's

experienced leadership team, with combined experience of over 40 years in the M&A markets.

In your role as Analyst: Financial Analyst within the Deal Preparation team, your responsibilities will

include (but not be limited to):

• Develop and maintain client relationships by communicating effectively to ensure expectations of the seller are met

• Gather comprehensive information about a client's business through multiple sources to ensure a thorough and accurate analysis for client promotion

• Prepare, monitor and review financial information of active clients

• Analyse and interpret the client's financial situation, including historical, current and expected future performance

• Review clients’ financial information and chair the financial analysis meeting

• Produce a 3-year forecast financial business plan when required

• Prepare a brief summary financial analysis for inclusion in the marketing documents, such as the Information Memorandum, Teaser Letter, and Opportunities Listing documents, amongst others. These must be updated periodically.

• Produce updated forecasts based on changes in the client’s business

• Assist the Lead Generation team in preparing valuation matrices for prospective clients

• Work with the Transaction Director to produce advanced synergy business plans as required

• Help and support the financial due diligence exercise where required

• Assist in populating the Virtual Data Rooms as required

• Ensure the CRM system is up to date with information about each client

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

• Comply with all policies, practices and procedures and report all unsafe activities to supervisor

• Any other request that is reasonable and lawful in nature

Requirements:

• 2-3 years auditing articles experience with a middle market audit firm.

• Practical experience as a financial analyst in the SME space (Exposure to companies in the tech space is beneficial), or

• Practical experience as bookkeeper/ accountant/ financial manager in an SME business

• Commercial understanding and awareness of business and operations in various industries

• Proficiency in financial modelling, financial analysis, and Excel

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and clients

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Proficient personal computer skills include electronic record-keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to handle a rigorous schedule of deadlines

• Prioritization and organization skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Possess valid and current driver license

• Availability for occasional travel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Commerce degree in Accounting with a focus on Financial Accounting, Taxation, Cost and Management Accounting and Auditing

• Honours Degree or equivalent will be advantageous

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting and finance or equivalent

• Certifications in financial modelling on MS Excel or equivalent

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/financial-analyst

We are looking for a Logistics and Stock Controller to manage our Logistics and Inventory process. The successful candidate will also be required to manage stock across our Global Warehouses.

You will be trained on and acquire in-depth system and product knowledge, to confidently manage the logistics and inventory process.

Tagmarshal is changing the world of Golf Operations through data and has developed leading traction in the USA, Europe, Canada, the UK and South Africa. Our new team member is accountable, keen to learn, adheres to high quality standards and executes on results and plans within his or her team.

Position: Logistics and Stock Controller

Commencement: Immediately

Contract: Full-time

Work hours: 8AM to 5PM with flexible working hours as required

Location: Cape Town CBD, South Africa

Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

WHY WORK WITH TAGMARSHAL?

Opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative, globally operating, growth-stage tech company offering exciting opportunities and challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Logistics & Inventory Management

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation

• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle

• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers

• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

• Organizing warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments

• Resolve any arising problems or complaints

• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce

• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets

• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

• Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates

• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries

• Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers

• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations

• Evaluating budgets and expenditures

Stock Control

• Forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)

• Submitting purchase details (vendors information, purchase orders, invoices and pricing) to internal databases

• Placing orders to replenish merchandise as needed

• Track shipments and address any delays

• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items

• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals

• Coordinate monthly inventory audits and annual stock take.

• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)

• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)

• Work closely with remote teams to cross-check stock received and assigned

Reporting

• Present monthly KPI reporting on stock control and logistics

• Provide weekly reporting back to Ops & Finance Teams regarding stock levels and finance requirements

• Provide budget report on regular basis on stock spend

• Provide forecasts on stock requirements ahead of season

REQUIREMENTS:

• Team-focused approach

• Analytical Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)

• Excellent organizational skills

• Driven and self-motivated

• Strong time-management skills

• Previous experience with CRM and inventory management systems

• Good problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently

• Outcomes-driven

RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric (required)

• Graduate studies or relevant Logistics/Warehousing experience

• Min 4 year’s experience in Logistics, Warehousing and/or Stock Control

• Experience working with remote team (advantageous)

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/logistics-stock-controller

The Company: Benchmark International

Role Name: Document Writer

Location: Cape Town International Airport / Stellenbosch

Role specifics: Permanent position - subject to probation period

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm

Role summary:

Benchmark International is looking for an experienced and driven Associate to add to our growing team. The Associate will collect, analyse, summarize, and discuss Benchmark International's clients' most sensitive data; preparing our clients to enter the mergers & acquisitions market.

Daily Responsibilities:

Your experience throughout the years will be a great resource for the Benchmark team, however as an Associate, you will act under the instruction of and be trained by Benchmark International's experienced leadership team, with combined experience of over 40 years in the M&A markets. Your specific duties as Associate will include:

• Develop and maintain client relationships by communicating effectively to ensure expectations of the seller are met

• Gather comprehensive information about the client's business through multiple sources to ensure a thorough and accurate analysis for client promotion

• Prepare and routinely update marketing materials, financial statements and business intelligence reports focusing the company's strengths and opportunities

• Analyse and interpret the client's financial situation, including historical, current and expected future performance

• Ensure the CRM system is up to date with information about each client

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

• Comply with all policies, practices and procedures and report all unsafe activities to supervisor

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

As an Associate, you must be highly energetic and passionate individual with a positive and highly motivated ‘can do’ attitude. You must have the strong desire and ambition to succeed in this demanding but rewarding industry. It is also vital for your role as an Associate that you possess excellent verbal and written communication, analytic, mathematical, and interpersonal skills as well as presentation abilities. The Associate is a client-facing role that must be able to convey bad news and deal with clients’ unique sensitivities while keeping each client moving through the company sales process at a steady pace.

Specific qualifications for the Associate include:

• Experience in professional business writing preferred, including writing business plans and information memorandums

• Commercial understanding and awareness of business and operations in various industries

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and clients

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Proficient personal computer skills include electronic record-keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to handle a rigorous schedule of deadlines

• Prioritization and organization skills

• Meticulousness – a keen eye for detail

• Organisation – ability to multitask, managing several projects at once

• Punctuality – applicable to both working hours, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines

• Initiative – ability to assess and initiate independently

• Interest – in the business world and business matters

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/document-writer?authuser=0

The Company: Benchmark International

Role Name: Outreach Analyst

Location: Cape Town International Airport / Stellenbosch

Role specifics: Permanent position - subject to probation period

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm

Daily Responsibilities:

As an Outreach Analyst, you will assist the Deal Teams as required. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Possess a working knowledge of the project, the client’s business and requirements of our client as the vendor

• Calling: Understand and confidently communicate the benefits of an acquisition opportunity to Executives and Decision Makers of all researched companies, by adopting a consultative approach with the aim of getting a signed Non-Disclosure

• Agreement or relevant market feedback on behalf of our client and internal team, after presenting brief details of the opportunity to potential acquirers by phone and written correspondence

• Generate call statistics for presentation and discussion with the client and

• Transaction Leader periodically

• Communicate effectively between clients, prospects and Transaction Leaders, relaying all relevant communication to those concerned, updating in detail the

• Benchmark database following any interactions with either party throughout the transaction process

• Conduct discussions with potential private equity investors and companies, to record and distribute acquisition criteria appropriately

• Research recent industry transactions and their key aspects, such as structure, pricing, timing, and be aware of recent market activity

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

• Comply with all policies, practices and procedures and report all unsafe

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/outreach-analyst?authuser=0

The Company: Benchmark International

Role Name: Transaction Executive

Location: Cape Town International Airport / Stellenbosch

Role specifics: Permanent position - subject to probation period

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm

Role summary:

The role involves communicating at all levels, both internal and external, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently. As one of the main points of contact with our clients over the telephone and occasionally in person, a confident and professional manner is an essential attribute for any candidate. Whilst previous industry experience is not required, as full training will be provided, experience in a research related role would be beneficial. The role would be ideally suited to an individual with an interest in businesses and the wider business world.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Possess a working knowledge of the project, the client’s business and requirements of our client as the vendor

• Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular close contact including face to face meetings, telephone and email communication

• Effective interaction with internal departments

• Project manage marketing campaigns, developing timetables and setting deadlines for clients and the internal teams

• To gather, monitor and analyse performance data and contribute to ongoing strategy throughout the duration of the project

• Produce project status reports establishing individual requirements whereby each client receives a bespoke service

• Arrange exploratory discussions between clients and prospective acquirers

• Proactively manage strategic project reviews for all assigned clients

• Meet all relevant Key Performance Indicator objectives

• Any other request that is reasonable and lawful in nature

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong research abilities and / or experience

• Excellent telephone skills / manner

• Highly computer literate with strong organisational skills; experience of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workload

• An interest in the business world and business matters

• English Language – comprehension and articulation

• Communication – both spoken and written

• Meticulousness – a keen eye for detail

• Organisation – ability to multitask, managing several projects at once

• Punctuality – applicable to both working hours, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines

• Initiative – ability to assess and initiate independently

• Interest – in the business world and business matters

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/transaction-executive?authuser=0

We are looking for a Customer Success Associate to manage a client base of local and international clients and enable them to achieve optimal outcomes. The successful candidate will be required to communicate with clients regularly and assist with reporting and providing analysis of reports to clients.

You will be trained on and acquire in-depth system and product knowledge, to confidently support your client base and help them implement Tagmarshal successfully at their facility.

Tagmarshal is changing the world of Golf Operations through data and has developed leading traction in the USA, Europe, Canada, the UK and South Africa. Our new team member is accountable, keen to learn, adheres to high quality standards and executes on results and plans within his or her team.

Position: Customer Success Associate

Commencement: 1 Nov 2022

Contract: Full time

Work hours: 8.30AM - 5:00PM

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

WHY WORK WITH TAGMARSHAL?

Opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative, globally operating, growth-stage tech company, offering exciting opportunities and challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CUSTOMER SUCCESS:

• Client relationship manager role with a heavy focus on helping customers drive improvement using the Tagmarshal system

• Regional specific focus

• Schedule and facilitate Continuous Improvement Plan with your client base

• Review data and identify applicable strategies to promote/implement continuous improvements at course

• Schedule and facilitate regular Customer Success meetings with your client base

• Follow up and reach out to existing clients marked for priority reach out

• Follow up on support-related client communication and hold Support accountable until resolution of queries

• Provide strategies and guidance to assist and promote achievement of Tagmarshal Awards

• Monitor changes in client behaviour in relation to system usage

• Support clients during season change-over and manage queries effectively while liaising with Operations

• Identify upsell opportunities based on client need or requirements

• Ensure client database is maintained accurately

ONBOARDING:

• Manage client relationship once handed over from Sales to Operations during Onboarding

• Manage client communication from start of onboarding to completion

• Manage onboarding timelines and liaise with Operations to ensure timelines are met

• Schedule client onboarding meetings

• Flag low or no system usage during early system adoption phase with Operations and follow up with the course

TRAINING:

• Ensure new clients are trained using the Tagmarshal Academy and follow up to completion

• Run live and/or online system training with new and existing clients as required

• Provide report on client training progress

REPORTING:

• Identify the need for and provide clients with seasonal or regular reporting

• Interpret reports along with Data Analyst team to provide clients with insight

• Set up reporting discussions with clients and provide insight into performance and opportunities

SALES LIAISON:

• Assist with developing Re-sign presentations along with Sales

• Liaise with Sales Reps regarding Tagmarshal’s KYC programme (Know your client)

GOLF EXPERIENCE:

• In-depth knowledge of golf (player or industry experience)

• Understanding of various roles at a golf course

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driven and self-motivated

• Strong time-management skills

• Previous experience with CRM system

• Good problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently

• Outcomes-driven

• Analytical Skills

• Client-centred approach

• Conflict management skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate studies or equivalent

• Experience in Customer Service or Client Relationship Management (preferable)

• Knowledge of golf (required)

• Experience working with remote team (advantageous)

To apply for this position please click on the following link:

https://sites.google.com/virtuehrsolutions.com/home/open-searches/customer-success-associate-cpt?authuser=0