Manager

RSM US LLP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced Transaction Advisory professional in Bengaluru to lead and perform financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side engagements. You will manage multiple workstreams, coordinate with onshore teams, and deliver high-quality analyses with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires 6–9 years in TAS, Big 4 experience is preferred, and excellence in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data room management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 6–9 years of experience and demonstrated team-management experience.
• Big 4 or equivalent Transaction Advisory Services background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review transaction databook/workbook per standards with minimal rework.
• Act as a Deal team member, training junior members and coordinating on deals.
• Prepare and manage data requests and organize gathered data effectively.
• Develop industry-specific and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Prepare proposals and scope of work for engagements.
• Lead sections in management calls and take notes in meetings.
• Draft sections of the FDD Report including Background, POI, QOE, and Exhibits.
• Setup Debt/Net Working Capital analyses and adjust basic to moderate items.
• Utilize Alteryx, Power BI and related tools to support analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership/management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CA/MBA finance (preferred)

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review transaction Databook/Workbook in accordance with the firm's professional standards and as per the requirements of the projects, with almost no rework and review comments.
• Active and consistent participation as a Deal team member with high proficiency (i.e., included and scheduled on deals by TAS RMO), including usage and training of junior team members.
• Prepare, update, and review initial/supplemental document request list and manage gathered data effectively.
• Ability to prepare industry-specific and other ad hoc analyses.
• Preparation of the proposal and scope of work as required by the engagement team(s).
• Participate and lead specific sections in management calls and take notes in management meetings.
• Ability to independently draft sections of the FDD Report such as the Background, Points of Interest(basic), Quality of Earnings (proficiency in basic and moderate complexity adjustments, beginning to quantify complex adjustments), Summary Financials and Exhibit
• Ability to do set up of Debt/Debt like and Net Working Capital analysis with high proficiency and calculate basic to moderate complexity adjustments.
• Proficiency in technology tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6-9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and multiple workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience from Big 4 or equivalent Transaction Advisory Services practice.
• Qualification - CA/MBA finance
• Approximately 9+ years of related financial due diligence work experience on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Deal experience with onshore team including data room management, document request list preparation, management meeting preparation, workbook analysis, Quality of Earnings, due diligence reports, client calls and engagement team calls.
• Understanding of financial statements, financial ratio analysis, U.S. GAAP accounting standards, financial concepts, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, and advanced formulas), Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including operational and financial analysis, benchmarking, and trend analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Role Expectations

• Strong skills in critical thinking, problem identification, resolution and process improvement.
• Evaluated as an exceptional performer in current position
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively with internal team members and external clients of the firm
• Demonstrates willingness to invest time in communication with U.S. based teams
• Ability to be a self-starter and to be confident when interacting with team members, clients and asking questions.
• Able to work within tight deadlines and take responsibility for getting the job done in a timely manner
• Preferred industry experience in one or more of the following: manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services, healthcare, financial services, or technology.