Manager: M&A Specialist - SPA at Deloitte

Main Purpose of Job; 

To work within a wider deal team including financial due diligence and corporate finance advisory. Supporting Global M&A deals involving cross-border as well as cross-service line deal teams.

• Working closely with due diligence teams to identify areas of risk;
• Review of transaction documentation to identify key issues, including;
• Assessing the suitability of the pricing mechanism (for example, locked box; completion accounts and/or earn-out) and associated accounting based definitions;
• Considering the appropriateness of key financial warranties and indemnities;
• Developing robust accounting policies for completion accounts based mechanisms;
• Working directly together with Partner/Associate Director to develop appropriate client recommendations;
• Reporting key issues and delivering recommendations to clients (private equity, corporate clients and investment banks).
• Project management of assignments including: client interface, managing project risk issues and monitoring costs/recovery;
• Production of quality deliverables within agreed timescales, in close cooperation with Partner/Associate Director;
• Various marketing initiatives and practice development activities (e.g. client presentations, key client account, industry, geography, and product programmes, and to display an awareness of sales opportunities).

Qualifications;

Required:

• An accounting qualification (qualified CA(SA)) and / or equivalent qualification/experience (3 years due diligence, transaction services experience)
• Attention to detail
• A flexible working style and an ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and priorities
• Strong writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on conciseness and risk management
• Broad commercial acumen coupled with a robust personality capable of operating effectively under the pressure and fast-pace of the deal marketplace
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to challenge, negotiate and operate at a senior level;
• Client focused, ensuring high quality service
• Experience of working on transactions or transaction disputes would be an advantage

Additional Information:

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities:

• Living our Purpose - Fosters broad commitment to our purpose and values; inspires peers and teams to make an impact that matters
• Talent Management - Manages the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/ future success; owns and drives a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte
• Performance drive - Builds a high performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drives outstanding client service, often through large cross-business and/or cross-border teams
• Influence - Builds long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, and uses highly developed influencing skills to drive impact, often in complex situations
• Strategic Direction - Sets & communicates strategic direction, excites people around the vision and goals and aligns diverse, cross-functional and cross-border teams to achieve success
• Competitive Edge - Anticipates market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiate Deloitte with clients
• Inspirational leadership - Leads from the front, acting as an exemplary role model for leaders at all levels; promotes a strong sense of loyalty and followership and energizes others to act