Associate - Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)

Weaver India; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver India is seeking a financial due diligence analyst to assist in engagements involving refinancing, acquisitions, and mergers with a focus on clear, concise reporting for readers. The role offers exposure to change of control events and collaboration with a US-based deal team.

Responsibilities include tracking documents, building initial analyses from source data, and preparing schedules and exhibits that meet Weaver quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Chartered Accountancy course (ICAI) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track received documents against information requests.
• Build initial analyses from source documents.
• Manipulate data using Excel to build analyses.
• Prepare and track documentation request lists.
• Ensure analyses and schedules meet Weaver quality standards.
• Draft portions of client deliverables.
• Assist in identifying deal issues affecting reports.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Written and verbal communication

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Technical proficiency

CA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CA course preferred (ICAI)

Job description

Position Summary

Performs responsibilities as assigned on engagements and helps with any other duties necessary to complete a financial due diligence services engagement. Due diligence requires analysis of complex and often voluminous information and must result in clear and concise reporting for the intended readers.

This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified candidate to develop technical skills surrounding change of control events such as refinancing, acquisitions, mergers, etc. in service to our private equity and strategic clients. The Weaver transaction team has more than 30 years of combined deal experience in the Dallas transaction market (U.S.A.). We perform financial diligence projects for clients in locations throughout the U.S.A. and overseas. The transaction group possesses a proven client service model to include training and career development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Core competency is the demonstrated ability to carry out the primary responsibilities of the job which should be reflected in the essential duties section of the job description.

Specific Tasks

• Tracks received documents against information request
• Building initial analysis from source documents
• Understand the level of quality and deliverable expectations for analyses (i.e., formatting, layout, accuracy, etc.)
• Manipulate multiple source data documents using Excel skills to efficiently and accurately build out analysis
• Prepare and track the initial and follow up documentation request lists
• Responsible for completing all analyses and ensuring all necessary schedules and exhibits presented exceed Weaver quality standards and are reconciled to source documents
• Assist in in preparing agendas and initial schedules to share with target
• Assist in identifying deal issues and other adjustments impacting the report
• Drafting certain portions of client deliverables

Role Expectations

• Proactively demonstrates a willingness to learn, attain greater knowledge on a continual basis, and promote team building.
• Devotes time to understand and use available technical resources.
• Complies with Learning Plan.
• Develops proficiency in use of all technology and applicable software packages.
• Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined in Charge Hour Budget).
• Ensures quality control procedures are being executed under the direction of the engagement supervisor.
• Respects the confidential nature of the client relationship.
• Participates in internal marketing/development activities (as offered).
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, counterparts in the US & other offices, and client personnel, as necessary, through verbal and written dialog and email.
• Seeks feedback, is receptive to constructive feedback, and acts upon recommendations.
• Releases time on a daily basis.
• Acts with integrity and adheres to policies within the Weaver Policy Center.

Corporate Compliance Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the policies and procedures compliance standards as set forth by Weaver and Tidwell India, LLP[VR1.1]. Ensure that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless it would cause an undue hardship. The employee or potential employee still has his or her responsibility to be able to perform the essential duties of the position.

Education

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent preferred
• Chartered Accountancy Course as regulated by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or equivalent preferred

Skills

• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented.
• Sufficient technical skills to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
• CA preferred, with 1-2 + years’ experience in Financial due diligence / Audit & Accounting or its equivalent during Articleship or post-qualification.

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