GIF – Global Infrastructure – Model Audit (Manager)

Role: GIF – Global Infrastructure – Model Audit (Manager)

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Gurgaon

Team Background

Forvis Mazars’ GIF is one of the leading financial modelling (build and audit) firms in the project finance market, and is recognised by lenders and investors for the quality and integrity of its financial models, model reviews and inclusion of sector-specific expertise in its analysis. In addition, the team provides project valuation and broader advisory services, in the context of debt and equity transactions. We focus on providing comprehensive insight to bidders and investors as to the scoping, structuring, and allocation of risk in projects so as to make them robust and enduring investments.

Our GIF team consists of over 100 experienced professionals based in London, Sydney, India, and New York. We are currently seeking a team member with experience in financial modelling and model reviews to focus on the delivery of assignments.

Job Role

• Responsibility for delivery of model audit
• Providing model assurance service/model auditing following the shadow modelling approach, where proven templates are used to review client models.Reviewing project-related documents like credit agreements, tax and accounting reports and payment mechanisms for assurance.
• Interacting with clients ranging from leading energy and infrastructure project financiers, investors, developers, government agencies and advisors.
• Act as a key client relationship lead, independently managing day-to-day client communications, expectations, deliverables and project matters.
• Draft and review relevant engagement documentation, including engagement letters, reliance letters and opinion letters, with appropriate senior oversight
• Within three months, the candidate is expected to lead projects from the India office and supervise their juniors by directly communicating with teams across the globe.

Assume day-to-day responsibility for a portfolio of financial model review assignments across PPP and renewable energy sectors for projects at bid stage, financial close, operation stage and support internal clients, i.e. the other GIF offices and external clients (sponsors, investors and banks)

• For projects, ensure work plans are in place and followed, including approach, test plan, quality control, allocating resources, and complying with GIF risk management procedures
• Ensure budget is set and managed
• Output is of a high standard, and the client is satisfied
• Work in progress and debts monitored and manage
• Act as a peer reviewer on projects managed by other project managers and analysts
• Develop and sustain own competencies needed to perform the above role, including completing training and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of key developments, issues and trends across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Contribute to the technical development of the team through training, knowledge sharing, coaching and participation in wider team initiatives.
• Manage the performance, development and engagement of junior team members and appraisees through regular feedback, coaching and appropriately challenging development objectives.

Person Specification

Acaedmics – essential

• MBA with Major in Finance
• Graduation and post-graduation score: minimum 65%
• Grade X & XII scores: Minimum 70%

Previous sector expertise – essential

• Understanding of regulatory / legal / technical aspects of sector
• Understanding of client / industry / features, issues, and trends in the project finance industry and the renewable energy sector.
• Understanding of project finance and project documentation, project structures

Understanding of tax and accounting

• Knowledge of basic tax and IFRS/GAAP accounting
• Sector specific tax and accounting knowledge desirable

Other desirable skills

• Prior training in best practice financial modelling
• Ability to develop macros in VBA
• is an innovator: able to follow a defined process but continuously looking to make improvements; and
• likes to work in a team, and willing to contribute to, as well as benefit from a continuous learning environment

Core skills

• Highly numerate – familiar with analysing complex financial models
• Communication – written and oral. Track record of writing clear, accurate, and logically structured reports in English.

At Forvis Mazars, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Join a global team where your unique perspective helps shape a more equitable and innovative future. If you’re ready to make an impact and elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you.