Manager - Transaction Services

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Manager for its Acquisition Advisory practice. This role involves providing financial due diligence and strategic insights to clients engaged in mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transaction advisory services, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to personal and team development. Join a team dedicated to helping organizations realize the potential of their deals.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant transaction advisory services experience.
• Experience in financial due diligence with strong external audit background.
• Knowledge of IFRS, Malaysian Companies’ Act 1965, and M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Developing new skills outside your comfort zone.
• Coaching others and encouraging personal development.
• Analyzing complex ideas to build meaningful recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Valuations

Due Diligence Research

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Creativity

Emotional Regulation

Empathy

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant disciplines

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Acquisition Advisory practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organizations realize the potential of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets. We assist leading companies in originating, creating, executing, and realizing value from deals, using data-driven insights to ensure maximum value for their companies.

Our team offers financial due diligence to support informed transaction decisions related to acquisitions. As part of the team, you'll assist with strategy assessment, deal structuring, due diligence, valuation, and integration.

To stand out and prepare for the future in a constantly changing world, each of us at PwC is expected to be a purpose-led, values-driven leader at every level. Our PwC Professional framework provides a set of expectations and skills necessary for success and career progression.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing new skills outside your comfort zone.
• Resolving issues that hinder team effectiveness.
• Coaching others, recognizing their strengths, and encouraging personal development.
• Analyzing complex ideas and proposals to build meaningful recommendations.
• Using multiple sources of information, including stakeholder views, to develop solutions.
• Addressing sub-standard work to meet firm and client expectations.
• Using data and insights to inform decisions.
• Developing perspectives on global trends and their impact on clients.
• Managing diverse viewpoints to build consensus and positive outcomes.
• Simplifying complex messages and highlighting key points.
• Upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant transaction advisory services experience.
• Experience in financial due diligence, with a strong external audit background and sound knowledge of M&A activities.
• A degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant disciplines, and/or a professional accounting qualification.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, Malaysian Companies’ Act 1965, and the Code of Mergers and Takeovers.
• Knowledge in corporate finance, including listing rules and financial modeling; experience from merchant or investment banks is an advantage.
• Excellent written communication skills, able to convey messages clearly across various settings.
• Excellent presentation skills for internal and external audiences.

Required Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Valuations
• Deal Structures
• Due Diligence Research
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Creativity
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. Candidates must be resident in Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia.