Transaction Diligence Senior - Nationals, KSA

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Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Senior, you’ll help make that happen. 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 Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process.
Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior within the Transaction Diligence team, you’ll participate in financial 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 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.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business and/or other related specializations
• Minimum of 3 years of Transactions experience, preferably with previous Financial due diligence or Deals Advisory or Financial Advisory Services
• Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions
• Client facing experience from a professional services or similar background
• Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English