Associate - Strategy and Transactions, Transaction Diligence (2024 Grads)

What if your curiosity could help build the world we all imagine?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The Opportunity:

You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team.

As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Help clients achieve their strategic goals, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets.
• Advise clients during the due diligence process to identify key value drivers and challenge assumptions about future performance
• Work with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated service to our clients.
• Likely to also work on a number of cross border assignments working with other EY offices around the world
• Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation
• Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information
• Assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Entrepreneurial mind set and business acumen
• Passion for helping clients achieve their potential
• Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
• Familiar with fundamental concepts of accounting including IFRS
• Good presentation skills and prior audit experience would be advantageous
• Possess data analysis & critical thinking skills with a flair in MS Excel applications
• Transactions/auditing experience
• Client facing experience from a professional services background

What we offer:

• 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.

Note:

• Up to 2 rounds of interview
• You are required to upload your latest resume and academic transcripts together with your online application.
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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