Job Description

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. And 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.GDS SaT - Associate Manager - Transaction Diligence
Within SaT, Transaction Diligence (TD) services encompass the strategic development and execution of an appropriate transaction structure, which includes execution of financial due diligence, IPOs and restructuring of banking loans. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, assumptions of future performance, and assists with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. TD professionals provides insight and expertise to clients related to buying and selling a business along with advising on complex carve out transactions. This helps clients maximize value, mitigate risks and achieve their strategic goals, in acquisition and divestiture deals. We provide our clients start-to-finish support in the acquisition process, including input on strategy, early identification of risk areas, coordination and execution of due diligence investigations (financial and commercial) and input and advice on contract terms geared to reduce risks. We also get involved in assisting our clients with a host of services surrounding closing the transaction and post-deal integration.The opportunity
We're looking for an Associate Manager with experience in Financial Due Diligence, external audit experience working with a public accounting firm, mergers and acquisitions transactions experience, experience in the field of financial planning and analysis and credit rating to join TD team. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, focusing on specific industries and service areas while delivering unmatched client service to high-profile companies and organizations globally.Your key responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational results of target companies using accounting information and interviews with target management.
• Understand the due diligence process and prepare key financial analysis, write and/or review detailed reports regarding due diligence and financial analysis.
• Identify and convey key deal issues having impact on purchase price or deal structure
• Lead critical engagements, working closely with the engagement Managers/Senior managers/Partners
• Reviews quality of deliverables, in terms of accuracy of research findings, presentation of data, logical reasoning of points of view, usage of crisp and effective language, and comprehensiveness of scope vis-a-vis the agreed scope.
• Ensures that team members deliver quality service as per client's needs and priorities
• Focus teams on the key priorities while managing several large to medium-size projects
• Prepare engagement budgets and timetables, and manage delivery against them
• Identifies, develops and implements best practices in projects
• Manages efficiency and productivity of team members on a day-to-day basis. Ensures adherence to SaT work-flow protocol and tools
• Conduct and lead training sessions on various topics including diligence, analytics, best practices etc for junior team members

Skills and attributes for success

• Relevant experience in Financial Due Diligence, external audit, mergers and acquisitions transactions, financial planning and analysis, statutory accounting and credit rating
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive to take new initiatives and ability to adapt to new situations and ideas
• Advanced knowledge and experience in any of the following sectors will be an added advantage - Financial Services, Real estate, Oil and Gas, Technology, Consumer Products, Power and Utilities and Life Science
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, familiarity with analytical tools like Alteryx, Power BI, Power pivot, Tableau etc. will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel, when necessary

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountancy degree or MBA in Finance from a premier institute with 3-6 years of experience
• Relevant experience in Financial Due Diligence, external audit, mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate M&A or credit rating
• Ideally, you'll also have
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 3000 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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