Manager Financial Due Diligence - Hybrid | ErnstYoung Job

Job Description

The opportunity

As a Manager you will participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity and strategic corporate investors. You'll analyze the financial and operational results of target companies by reviewing accounting records and participating in or leading interviews with management. Drawing on your experience, you'll assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, communicating issues to project leaders, perform and review the work of other team members and generally ensuring compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures.

 You'll also participate in business development initiatives. As an influential member of the team, you'll help create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and support their development.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform research, interviews, data collection and analyses of financial historical and forecasted information to understand trends, key business drivers, working capital, net debt and cash-flows and their implications on the transaction value.
• Assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring.
• Assist in preparing analysis and reports to be delivered to clients.
• Liaise with other advisors e.g. tax specialists, lawyers, investment bankers and other advisors on the transaction.
• Supervise and guide a team to perform detailed analysis on financial information to identify deal breakers and price adjustment items.
• Delegate effectively to team members.
• Provide the necessary support for business development activities and prepare proposals for potential clients.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Familiar with local and international generally accepted accounting practice.
• 7-8 years of experience in financial due diligence or audit
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to assist with proposals and other business development efforts
• Fluent in English
• A data analyst mindset and ability to apply data analysis tools is a plus
• ACCA qualified or in progress is a plus

Ideally, you’ll also

• Demonstrate genuine curiosity in understanding how businesses operate, including their growth drivers, opportunities, and financial risks
• Be able to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, targets, and EY teams
• Possess excellent analytical, business writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrate strong business acumen

What we look for  

More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients
• Get free certifications (ACCA) and enjoy national & international training
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage
• Free access to EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.