Manager - Transaction Services

PwC

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PwC in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager in its Acquisition Advisory practice within Deals Transaction Services. This role focuses on helping organizations maximize value from mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will manage teams, coach others, and analyze complex proposals.

The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of related advisory experience, a solid understanding of financial due diligence, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

At least 6 years of relevant transaction advisory services experience.
Experience in financial due diligence and solid knowledge of M&A activities.
Working knowledge of IFRS and Malaysian Companies' Act 1965.

Responsibilities

Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
Act to resolve issues that affect team efficiency.
Use data to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

Skills

Transaction advisory services experience

Financial due diligence

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

Tools

Alteryx (Automation Platform)

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Acquisition Advisory practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. We help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data‑driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company. Our team provides financial due diligence to help clients make informed transaction decisions related to acquisitions. As part of the team, you’ll assist with strategy assessment and targeting, deal structuring, due diligence, valuation and integration.

Responsibilities

Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
Act to resolve issues which prevent the team from working effectively.
Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage ownership of personal development.
Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
Address sub‑standard work or work that does not meet firm/client’s expectations.
Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision‑making.
Develop a point of view on key global trends and how they impact clients.
Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
Uphold 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, strong external audit background and sound knowledge of M&A activities.
Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any other relevant discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification.
Working knowledge of IFRS, Malaysian Companies’ Act 1965 and Code of Mergers and Takeovers.
Knowledge in corporate finance (listing rules, financial modelling), preferably from merchant or investment banks is an added advantage.
Excellent written communication skills: able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and get messages across.
Excellent presentation skills: effective in formal presentation settings and can present to an internal as well as external audience.

Optional Skills