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.