Manager – Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence)

mazars-talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

5-day working week with flexible and

Discretionary performance bonus

Birthday leave, marriage leave, and

Professional qualification support

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong seeks a high-performing Manager to join the Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) team. You will lead buy-side and sell-side engagements, supervise delivery, and interact with clients to provide commercial insights throughout deals.

The role offers exposure to cross-border transactions across Asia-Pacific, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development within a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is required or strongly preferred professional qualification (CPA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify issues and provide clear, commercial recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced deal-driven environment.
• Self-starter with strong project management skills and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
• Analyse historical financial performance, earnings quality, working capital, cash flows, and deal risks.
• Identify issues impacting valuation, deal structure and pricing; provide pragmatic client insights.
• Prepare and review client-ready due diligence reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international colleagues on cross-border engagements.

Job description

Overview

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. Impact with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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)

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