Manager - Transaction Diligence

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
As a Transaction Due Diligence Manager, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of transaction specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management
• Participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination
• Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations.
• Manage expectations of service.
• Develop people - supervise staff effectively and provide constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Manager, you will be required to lead in executing the due diligence procedures. Understand the engagement scope and assist more junior members in performing the procedures assigned to them. You’ll be responsible for writing significant parts of the report deliverable and communicating findings to the client. Helping our clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA certification
• Minimum of 3 years post articles relevant working experience
• Minimum 2 years of financial due diligence experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - reports need to be ready for Partner review
• Good Computer skills
• Project Management Skills
• People Management Skills
• Big 4 Corporate Finance experience in Transaction Support Management Role
• Exposure to large transactions that are complex and involve cross boarder activities
• Ability to utilise strong local insights to the Due Diligence
• Africa experience preferable
• Experience in running multiple projects simultaneously