Manager - Transaction Services

PwC South Africa; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 40% travel

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

PwC’s Acquisition Advisory practice within Deals Transaction Services seeks a Manager to help organisations realise value from mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. You will work on strategy assessment, deal structuring, due diligence, valuation and integration, using data-driven insights to support decisions and outcomes.

Strong written and presentation skills are essential. Applicants should have at least 6 years in transaction advisory, knowledge of IFRS, and a professional accounting

Qualifications

• 6+ years of transaction advisory experience.
• Experience in financial due diligence and strong knowledge of M&A activities.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, local regulatory context and corporate finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategy assessment and targeting for deals.
• Deal structuring, due diligence, valuation and integration activities.
• Provide analysis and build recommendations for deal decisions.
• Communicate insights and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial due diligence

M&A experience

Excellent written communications

Excellent presentation skills

Data analysis

IFRS knowledge

Education

Accounting/Economics/Finance degree

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Management Level Manager 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. In short, 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 our clients with financial due diligence to help our 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. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose‑led and values‑driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their 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's/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 summarizing 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 disciplines and/or a professional accounting qualification. Working knowledge of IFRS, Malaysian Companies’ Act 1965 and Code of Mergers and Takeovers. Knowledge in corporate finance (e.g. listing rules, financial modelling), preferably from merchant or investment banks is an added advantage. Excellent written communications : able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles and get messages across that have the desired effect. Excellent presentation skills : is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings and can present to an internal as well as external audience.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Budget Analysis, Business Valuations, Carve‑Outs, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Analytics, Data Integrity, Deal Structures, Draft Preparation, Due Diligence Research, Earnings Quality, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 43 more}

• Required Skills Optional Skills
• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Alteryx (Automation Platform)
• Analytical Thinking
• Budget Analysis
• Business Valuations
• Carve‑Outs
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Conducting Research
• Contractual Risk Mitigation
• Creativity
• Data Analysis
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Data Analytics
• Data Integrity
• Deal Structures
• Draft Preparation
• Due Diligence Research
• Earnings Quality
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy {+ 43 more}

Travel Requirements Up to 40% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.