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Strategy and Transactions Senior

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Description

  • Understand, analyse and assess information from external and internal (EY) sources to provide insights for clients, and help them develop strategic plans for raising, investing and/or optimizing capital.
  • Apply financial analytical skills in the preparation of financial due diligence reports for both local and foreign clients seeking to acquire target businesses and/or assets.
  • Participate in business development assignments, and perform qualitative and quantitative research on the markets and/or target companies.
  • Develop in depth knowledge on focus sectors for EY, to be able to add value while analysing financial and strategic information of clients, and identifying opportunities based on market developments.
  • Write reports to present key findings, and analysis from research.
  • Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.

Responsibilities

  • Strong drive to take new work initiatives and ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
  • Excellent analytical, report writing, organizational, interpersonal and teaming skills.
  • Excellent understanding of company, industry, economic research, financial statements and valuations.
  • Good understanding of corporate transactions and funding mechanisms.
  • Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas, assess findings and communicate insights.
  • Excellent problem solving and project management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing final presentations.
  • Chartered/Certified Accountant or an equivalent qualification in business or finance studies. Economics, banking and finance qualifications will also be considered.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience working with a public accounting firm and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions experience or experience in the field of financial planning and analysis and statutory accounting.
  • Experience in:
    • Large corporates with exposure in analytics, financial modelling and corporate finance role.
    • Transaction environment: candidates with transactional/deal understanding, performance improvement, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis will be preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Hard Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Opportunity analysis
  • Marketing research
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial projections
  • Risk assessments
  • Business analysis
  • Deliverable management
  • Ability to use project management software
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Strategic thinker
  • Organized
  • Innovation