Associate (Valuations)

Forvis Mazars; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Singapore seeks a Valuation Associate to join their team. This opportunity involves conducting market research, developing financial models for valuing private companies, and preparing high-quality valuation reports. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, accounting experience, and familiarity with valuation methodologies. This role offers the chance to work on cross-border assignments and contribute to M&A advisory projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a related field.
• Relevant certifications (CFA, CVA, RICS or ASA) is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and industry research.
• Develop financial models to value private companies.
• Prepare high quality valuation reports according to standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Valuation methodologies

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

S&P CIQ

Mergermarket

Bloomberg

Job description

The Valuation Associate will be a part of our Singapore office, which is the center of excellence within APAC, and will have the opportunity to work on cross-border assignments within the region. This role will not only be valuations-focused but will also have opportunities to work on other M&A advisory related assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and industry research
• Develop financial models to value private companies
• Identify and value intangible assets for financial reporting, tax or M&A purposes
• Analyse if the financial projections are reasonable by comparing against appropriate benchmarks
• Prepare and deliver high quality valuation reports in accordance with relevant international valuation standards and/or financial reporting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Relevant certifications (CFA, CVA, RICS or ASA) is a plus
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Familiar with common valuation methodologies and approaches
• Familiar with the use of research/technical tools such as S&P CIQ, Mergermarket, BloombergBasic understanding of relevant financial reporting standards
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word