Financial Due Diligence Senior Associate, Transaction Services

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PwC Middle East Deals, Financial Due Diligence (FDD) team is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Senior Associate to join our team. The Transaction Diligence team aims to assist clients, both private equity firms and corporate clients, throughout the whole transaction process. Whilst traditional financial due diligence is a key element of the service, transaction support is much broader, incorporating assistance with business plan assessment, including support to the transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration.

Role Responsibilities

Identifying and understanding key drivers of a business and potential deal breakers (financial and non-financial)

Writing and reviewing financial due diligence (buy-side, sell-side or refinancing) reports for our corporate, banking and private equity clients

Building an excel based data packs / playbooks consisting of income statement projections, balance sheet, revenue analysis etc.

Coming up with quality of earning, net debt and net working capital analysis

Coach and supervise junior team members

Role Requirements

Minimum 3 years of Financial Due Diligence and transaction advisory experience preferably in a big 4 professional services firm

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, etc.

Overall understanding on M&A from an FDD perspective

Ability to read financial statements, management accounts as well as to challenge assumptions and analysis relating to the key value considerations

Ability to succinctly write an FDD report qualifying / highlighting issues cogently and good written skills for report writing perspective

Ability to read a VDD report and assist the team with the expert sessions

Ability to communicate effectively with the client and counterparty representatives

Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

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Optional Skills : Accepting Feedback, Acquisitions, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Performance Metrics, Business Valuations, Communication, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Creativity, Deal Management, Earnings Quality, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Finance Industry, Financial Advising, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Economics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, {+ 22 more}

Travel Requirements : Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

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