The Opportunity
As a Senior within the Strategy and Transaction team,
you'll participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions
involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers, you'll
analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by
reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management.
You'll make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and
internal projects. You will contribute technically to modelling engagements. You'll
also develop the ability to build a cash flow financial model and be able to
contribute to the drafting of the financial sections of tender documentation.
You'll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to
quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication
and updating senior team members on progress.
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include preparing
the analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends
and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation, perform
industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available
information. You will assist in researching technical accounting issues to
evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring. Assist in
preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other
parties. You’ll also be responsible for conducting performance reviews and
contribute to performance feedback for staff, contribute to people initiatives,
including recruiting and retaining Transaction Support professionals. You’ll maintain
an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis, understand
and follow workplace policies and procedures.
Skills and
Attributes for success
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal
abilities
- Ability to work well within a team
- Effective written and verbal
communication
- Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
To qualify
for the role, you must have
·
Around 1 - 2 years’ experience
in a Corporate Finance Environment
·
Qualified CA (passed Part 1
and 2 of the Board Exam) or is theoretically qualified and in the process of
completing articles
· Strong academic record including a degree
What we look
for:
We are looking for a trusted business advisor who appreciates a collaborative culture by nurturing team members through mentoring and coaching, knowledge sharing and adapting relevant ideas from previous projects or experiences. Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you will provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will also actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with our commitment to quality, you will consistently drive projects to completion and determine that work is of a high quality.
What
working at EY offers
As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work
with inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and
coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At
EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development
with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible
role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you
will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality
and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working
conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment.
We offer:
· Support, coaching and feedback from some
of the most engaging colleagues around
· 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
About
EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and
advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field
to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes
in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things
better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY
experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the
most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020
a reality.
If you can
confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as
soon as possible.
Join us in
building a better working world. Apply now.
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