Manager 1 TD - JHB at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Your key responsibilities

• As a Manager, you will be required to lead in executing the due diligence procedures.
• Understand the engagement scope and assist more junior members in performing the procedures assigned to them.
• You’ll be responsible for writing significant parts of the report deliverable and communicating findings to the client.
• Helping our clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right.
• Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. 

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management
• Participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination
• Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations.
• Manage expectations of service. 
• Develop people - supervise staff effectively and provide constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA certification
• Minimum of 3 years post articles relevant working experience
• Minimum 2 years of financial due diligence experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - reports need to be ready for Partner review
• Good Computer skills
• Project Management Skills
• People Management Skills
• Big 4 Corporate Finance experience in Transaction Support Management Role
• Exposure to large transactions that are complex and involve cross boarder activities
• Ability to utilise strong local insights to the Due Diligence
• Africa experience preferable
• Experience in running multiple projects simultaneously

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to teamwork
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas