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The opportunity
EY has an established industry leading Transaction Advisory Services Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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 ssimultaneously
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
What we look for
We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.
What we offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
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