Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence, Assistant Manager

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead engagement initiatives and team development, focusing on financial due diligence and M&A processes. Candidates should have a strong academic background and 4-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Big 4 environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in the Big 4 environment.
• Prior experience working in South East Asia is highly regarded.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, complex workstreams.
• Build and sustain relationships with top management teams.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Financial qualifications (ACA, CFA or equivalent)

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engagement leadership: Effectively leading multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Business development: Building, commercialising and sustaining relationships with top management team members. You are required to develop TS offerings focusing on traditional, digital and social infrastructure. You are expected to be comfortable in sharing asset opportunities to clients and provide regularly input into horizon scanning activities.
• Team development: Identify and accelerate leadership development in team members by establishing appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer.
• Personal development: Participate in the career and skills development of more junior staff and acting as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm.
• Performance management: Coaching and mentoring junior staff in the department
• Advisory skills: You are to utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Strong academic background with financial qualifications such as ACA, CFA or equivalent
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in Big 4 environment with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
• Prior experience working in South East Asia is highly regarded, but not essential
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions
• Evidence of working successfully with top management teams at clients
• Ability to perform consistently under pressure
• Ability to lead and operate in high performing and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team based across multiple geographies to meet challenging client deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.