Financial Advisory- Mergers & Acquisition-Senior Consultant at Deloitte

Main purpose of Job

• Supports the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency

Role & Responsibilities 

• Raises issues with manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement 
• Identifies opportunities for follow-on work and works with management to win the business
• Assists in development of client presentations / discussion documentation
• Actively builds business relationships that generate leads
• Gathers information to understand broader offerings of Deloitte and seeks opportunities for cross-selling
• Raises solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client
• Communicates regularly with both Engagement Manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise
• Develops productive working relationships with client staff
• Proactively identifies client needs and problems on technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these
• Manages risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies  
• Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables
• Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status
• Shares expertise and knowledge with team members and assists where possible to ensure quality and timeous delivery of work
• Mentors junior members of the team
• Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area
• Maintains quality and timeous delivery as per SLA
• Running transactions with little support
• Working on a range of buy-side / sell-side / BEE transactions
• Assisting with day to day management of transactions which includes preparation of pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications
• Industry research for both deal origination and transaction analysis (carry out detailed industry and sector analysis on projects)
• Valuation (using various methodologies (DCF, trading multiples, transaction multiples, etc.)) work and financial modelling
• Transaction structuring, including determining optimal capital structure
• Ability to provide input into and mark up legal agreements
• Liaise with all parties and service providers involved in transaction, including due diligence, tax, legal, regulatory etc.
• Prepare positioning papers to be used for stakeholders on deal rationale, structure and implications
• Evaluate shareholding structures and related company documentation to understand implications for envisaged transactions
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions regarding potential transactions
• Contribution to marketing and business development opportunities
• To have a broader perspective of potential issues encountered in transactions
• Need to be aware of regulations and exhibit ability to apply and adjust deliverables.
• BEE Legislation
• JSE Regulations
• Companies Act Requirements
• Understanding of Corporate Tax rules
• Management and training of junior team members and reporting upwards

Qualifications

• B Com Honours Business Science /Finance
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Science/ CA(SA) CFA Advantageous