SA/AM - Corporate Finance (Deals) (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance advisory firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate / Assistant Manager to join its Corporate Finance practice. The role involves working with teams of advisors to support clients in their deal cycles and growth initiatives, performing financial analysis, and contributing to various service segments. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications in relevant fields.
• 2 to 4 years experience in accounting advisory or consulting firms.
• Proficient in English both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Understand client's requirements and transaction objectives.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and modelling.
• Conduct industry and market research and assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Articulation skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Commercial understanding

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or engineering

Professional qualifications (CFA)

Job description

Description

KPMG Corporate Finance practice provides advisory services to support clients throughout their deal cycle and growth initiatives. Our services are broadly categorized into the following segments:

1. Valuation (business/shares, intangible assets, financial reporting fair value, litigation support)


2. Deal Advisory (M&A deal advisory & support, transaction structuring, investment appraisal, etc.)


3. Strategy (Corporate and capital market advisory, business plan, feasibility/commercial/market study, financial modelling, etc.)

Responsibilities

In the Corporate Finance practice, you will work as part of a team of deal and strategy advisors, assisting private and public organizations towards their deal and growth objectives.

As a Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, you are expected to execute delivery of assignments in one or more of our services segments. The scopes and responsibilities, amongst others, include the following:

1. Understand client's requirements, problem statements, deal or transaction objectives, etc.


2. Perform detailed quantitative analysis – financial analysis (historical and forecast), build/review financial projections model/valuation model, challenge assumptions, benchmarking exercise, and financial modelling, and investment appraisal techniques.


3. Perform research and qualitative assessment – industry and market studies and analysis, research and case studies, and risk factors analysis.


4. Participate as project team member in brainstorming sessions with Director / Partner


5. Participate as project team member in meetings with clients and other advisers/stakeholders


6. Communicate with clients and third parties for gathering and compilation of information and data.


7. Assist in preparation of reports and other deliverables to clients


8. Assist Director / Partner in preparation of pitch proposals

Requirements

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree and/or professional qualifications in accounting, finance, CFA, economics, engineering (and pursuing CFA, finance or accounting)


• 2 to 4 years working experience in accounting advisory firms/consulting firms in the field of Assurance, Transaction Services, Strategy, Valuation and/or Financial Modelling services.


• Team player, working collaboratively to achieve common objectives


• Self-motivated and able to work independently


• Possess analytical, articulation and writing skills, and good understanding of commercial and business dynamics


• Proficient in both verbal and written English.


• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2025

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.