Transactions Diligence Senior Manager - Ernst & Young

As Transactions Diligence Senior Manager, you will work on various engagements in the Strategy and Transaction Service Line (SaT) and for clients in the financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

Your client responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, executes and manages engagements
• Manages client’s relationships including key client personnel such as CFO’s, CEO’s, etc
• Prepares and reviews reports from SaT Client engagements.
• Provides on the job training for less experienced staff, monitoring the performance and preparing meaningful, timely and objective performance evaluations.
• Leads engagements such as project managing, building client relationships and finalizing engagement reports.
• Performs detail and general review prior to partner review and signoff.
• Prepares and monitors budget and profitability analyses for client engagements
• Establishes and maintains client relations while serving as the primary client contact for all engagement
• Supports the firms HR processes including recruitment processes, induction and on-the-job trainings.
• Supports the firms Business Development activities including development of proposal documents and other go-to market activities.
• Presents engagement deliverables at client meetings
• Business development and client relationship management
• Perform sophisticated financial analyses, including quality of earnings, working capital assessments, and cash flow analysis, tailored to the specific technicalities of sectors such as financial services, energy, and others.
• Provide technical expertise in structuring complex deals, including advising on financing mechanisms, tax implications, and accounting treatments specific to each industry.

• Oversee the due diligence process, ensuring that all technical aspects such as financial, tax, operational, and IT due diligence are conducted thoroughly and in accordance with industry standards.
• Ensure that all transaction activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including those specific to industries like telecommunications and oil and gas, where regulations may be particularly stringent.
• Supervise the setup and management of virtual data rooms, ensuring that sensitive information is handled securely and that data integrity is maintained throughout the transaction process.
• Provide technical guidance on post-merger integration plans, ensuring that systems, processes, and policies are aligned and that the transition is seamless across different sectors.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings from the due diligence process and providing recommendations based on in-depth sector knowledge.
• Complying with risk management procedures
• Build an internal and external professional network.

Your People Responsibilities

• Willing to learn and enthusiastic about a career in Strategy and Transactions
• Work constructively as a team member
• Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills and business acumen
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bachelor of Commerce or related field.
• Professional qualification: CA, ACCA or CIMA. CFA Charter holder or Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA).
• Masters degree.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French will be a plus);

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of transactions and strategy
• User-level IT (Ms Office) knowledge
• High level of motivation and drive to start a career in professional services.

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, and energetic team
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive intern remuneration package