Manager – Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence)

Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & life insurance

5-day work week

Discretionary bonus

Birthday leave & wellbeing

Career progression with international露

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong is seeking a high-performing Manager to lead the Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) practice. You will drive buy-side and sell-side engagements, manage key client relationships, and coordinate cross-border projects within our Asia-Pacific network.

You will analyse earnings quality, working capital dynamics, and valuation drivers, delivering insightful, client-ready reports and presentations to support deal decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of Transaction Services/Financial Due Diligence experience in Big 4 or professional services.
• Strong understanding of HKFRS/IFRS and deal dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements with timely delivery.
• Analyse historical financial performance, earnings quality and working capital.
• Identify issues affecting valuation and deal pricing; provide commercial insights.
• Prepare client-ready due diligence reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional and international teams on cross-border engagements.
• Mentor junior staff and manage multiple engagements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Client management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

Job description

Why join us

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services worldwide, operating across 100+ countries and territories. Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impactwith your bold ideas and help drive us forward. We are seeking a high-performing and motivated Manager to join our Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) team in Hong Kong. As part of our Financial Advisory practice, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of financial due diligence engagements for private equity funds, corporates, and strategic investors. You will lead project delivery, manage client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our transaction services practice in Hong Kong and across the region.

This role offers significant exposure to cross-border transactions across Asia-Pacific and globally, working closely with our international network.

What you can expect

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Analyse historical financial performance, assess quality of earnings, working capital dynamics, cash flows, and potential deal risks
• Identify key issues impacting valuation, deal structure, and transaction pricing, and provide pragmatic, commercial insights to clients
• Prepare and review high-quality, client-ready due diligence reports and presentations
• Support clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including SPA considerations, deal negotiations, and completion mechanisms
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (tax, valuation, audit, restructuring) and international colleagues on cross-border engagements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, actively contributing to business development and network expansion
• Coach, mentor, and supervise junior team members to ensure technical excellence and professional development

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Professional qualification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence, within a Big 4 or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, accounting principles (HKFRS / IFRS), and transaction dynamics
• Proven experience in managing engagements and dealing directly with clients
• Familiarity with data and research tools (e.g. S&P Capital IQ, Mergermarket, Bloomberg)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify key issues and articulate clear, commercial recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
• Self-starter with strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously

What we offer

We believe that rewarding our people is key to building a successful and sustainable career.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
• 5-day working week with a flexible and supportive environment
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Birthday leave, marriage leave, and additional wellbeing initiatives
• Structured career progression with international exposure
• Ongoing learning and development, including professional qualification support (exam leave and subsidies)

Please apply with detailed resume, HKDSE / public examination certificates and/or transcript, current salary, expected salary and earliest availability.

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