Assistant Manager

ASA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Mumbai is seeking an Associate to perform valuation analysis on various investments, design financial models, and prepare reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong accounting and financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, maintaining client relationships and contributing to financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in financial modeling and valuation concepts.
• Ability to conduct secondary research in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuation analysis on various investments.
• Design financial models for different analysis methods.
• Prepare and present valuation reports and analyses.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

About ASA

ASA is a full‑service firm of corporate strategists, accountants, tax advisory experts, and financial and marketing analysts with over 32 years of experience. Our prime clientele includes corporate operating cross‑border entities that we assist in setting up their business, M&A, partner search, audit, taxation, and compliance issues.

We have a strong team of more than 1,000 professionals across eight offices in India, with a passion for excellence and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform valuation analysis on a variety of investments, including private capital, venture capital, and private debt.
• Design financial models for discounted cash flow, market transaction, market multiple, and option pricing analysis.
• Research clients, industries, competitors, and markets using reputed databases such as CapitalIQ.
• Prepare and present analysis results in a clear and concise manner.
• Write valuation reports and present analyses and conclusions.
• Assist in the development of proposals, presentations, and publications.
• Work with management to build and maintain client relationships.
• Identify and communicate potential engagements to management and draft engagement letters.
• Conduct site visits, if required, at various locations including infrastructure sites.
• Document work performed and maintain important files in accordance with team requirements.

Requirements

1. Accounting knowledge and financial analysis skills.
2. Knowledge of significant accounting standards:
   • Fair Value Measurement
   • Business Combinations
   • Impairment Testing
   • Financial Instruments
   • Consolidation Accounting
   • Deferred Tax
   • Other important standards
3. Knowledge of key valuation concepts:
   • Discounting Factor, CAPM, Present Value of Cash Flows, DCF Method, etc.
   • Valuation Approaches
   • Requirement of Valuation as per current rules and laws
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
6. Strong attention to detail, conscientiousness, and prioritization skills.
7. Critical thinking, strong reasoning ability, and sense of logic.
8. Knowledge of conducting open‑ended secondary research to garner industry‑specific insights.
9. Strong interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance