Financial Due Diligence Director, Transaction Services PwC Middle East

Vacancies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director for their Financial Due Diligence practice. This role involves leading teams to address complex business issues, managing client communications, and delivering high-quality projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive M&A experience, particularly in the MENA region, and will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and managing large projects.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of extensive experience in M&A, preferably from a professional services background.
• Significant experience with buy-side, sell-side, and vendor due diligence in the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the practice by setting strategy and developing new business opportunities.
• Manage large projects by developing the team and assessing risks.
• Write and review financial due diligence reports for various clients.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Business Development

Education

CPA

ACCA

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Line of Service : Advisory

Industry / Sector : Not Applicable

Specialism : Financial Due Diligence

Management Level : Director

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Financial Due Diligence practice, within Deals Transaction Services, offers the opportunity to assist organizations in realizing the potential of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets. We help leading companies originate, create, execute, and realize value from deals by providing data-driven insights to ensure maximum value. Our team supports both buy-side and sell-side due diligence, analyzing and validating financial, commercial, operational, and strategic assumptions to give clients peace of mind.

What to consider before applying

• This role requires the candidate to be based in our Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates office.

Role Responsibilities

As a Director in our Financial Due Diligence Deals team, you will work with a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy and developing new business opportunities.
2. Provide technical advice across disciplines.
3. Build strong networks within the firm to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
4. Identify key issues and discuss potential opportunities with clients.
5. Manage day-to-day client communications.
6. Shape and deliver projects that exceed client expectations and quality standards.
7. Manage large projects by developing the team, assessing risks, driving conclusions, and reviewing outputs.
8. Oversee engagement financials.
9. Support team development through training and coaching.
10. Identify key business drivers and potential deal breakers (financial and non-financial).
11. Write and review financial due diligence reports for various clients.
12. Assist management and boards in making informed decisions through credible valuation analysis.
13. Establish credibility with clients through expertise and knowledge.
14. Contribute to pursuit teams and proposal development with innovative approaches.
15. Manage and support team members, sharing technical knowledge across networks.
16. Participate in internal initiatives and business development activities.

The Requirements

1. 13+ years of extensive experience in M&A, preferably from a professional services background.
2. Significant experience with buy-side, sell-side, and vendor due diligence in the MENA region, especially UAE and Saudi Arabia.
3. Specialization in transaction advisory services, focusing on due diligence across sectors, with experience working on large SWFs in the Middle East being advantageous.
4. Understanding of due diligence processes, including risk management.
5. Willingness to develop internal and external networks and adopt a business development mindset.
6. Hands-on experience with large corporate clients and PE firms.
7. CPA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification required.
8. Ability to deliver strategic and creative results with initiative.
9. Experience managing multi-resource engagements with effective communication skills.
10. Comfortable providing guidance and coaching to junior staff.
11. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
12. Proven project management skills with ability to deliver on time and take responsibility.
13. Experience preparing complex written and verbal materials.
14. Arabic language skills are a plus.
15. Flexibility to travel 20%, including working away from the office and overnight stays, considering personal preferences and business needs.