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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
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
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