Financial Due Diligence Associate

PwC Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Philippines is seeking an Associate to help clients identify key business and financial risks during acquisitions, divestitures, and capital planning. You will review contracts, analyze trends, and prepare reports with actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities include conducting target research, supporting due diligence, and drafting project briefs. You should have a degree in Accountancy, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy degree from a reputable school; CPA preferred.
• Experience in audit or M&A-related work is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn quickly.
• Self-starter with ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business and financial risks for planned transactions.
• Review contracts with customers, debtors, suppliers, and other parties.
• Conduct historical trend analysis to understand drivers.
• Utilize tools to extract insights from current trends in the business area.
• Prepare reports with observations and recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Create materials such as presentations, due diligence lists, and briefs.
• Research target clients, opportunities, and key industries.

Skills

Audit experience

M&A experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Associate, you’ll help clients identify key business and financial risks in relation to the planned acquisition, divestment, capital raising and make recommendations to address such risks. Responsibilities for this level include but are not limited to:

• Understand industry trends and regulatory environment in which the target company operates
• Review key contract terms with customers, debtors, suppliers, shareholders and related parties
• Perform historical trending analysis to understand the underlying business drivers of the target company
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area.
• Prepare report on key business and financial observations/findings and corresponding recommendations to mitigate or eliminate risks
• Prepare related documents such as presentation materials, due diligence lists, project briefs
• Conduct research on target clients, investment opportunities, and key industries

Requirements:

• B.S. Accountancy graduate from a reputable school, preferably a CPA
• Previous audit or M&A-related experience is needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
• Self-starter, willing to learn and can easily adapt in while working in a fast-paced environment