Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence - Infrastructure), Associate Director / Director

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Services Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced transaction advisory leader to steer engagement delivery, drive business development and manage risk across global deals. You will mentor teams, develop talent and deliver high‑quality advisory services to clients in dynamic markets.

The role requires deep due diligence expertise for infrastructure/M&A, plus strong communication with senior clients and cross-border stakeholders. Singapore-based with multi-geo collaboration.

Qualifications

• Academic background in finance or accounting with ACCA/CA/ISCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in global accounting firms.
• Deep knowledge of financial due diligence in infrastructure/M&A.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, complex workstreams in dynamic environments.
• Build and sustain relationships with top management across client organizations.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure proper risk management implementation.
• Develop leadership in team members through coaching and skills transfer.
• Contribute to career development and role modeling for staff.
• Coach and mentor junior staff and monitor performance.
• Deliver high-quality services to clients and manage multiple priorities across geographies.
• Provide advisory guidance as a trusted adviser.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Business development

Risk management

Team development

Personal development

Performance management

Advisory skills

Client relationship

Education

ACCA/CA/ISCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our deal advisory team provides holistic client solutions for buying, selling, partnering, funding and fixing. The Transaction Services team focuses on due diligence assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs, market entries, financing and other transactions. The team also helps clients identify upside opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to satisfy the due diligence requirements of underwriting banks.

The Role

• 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 infrastructure/ digital infrastructure clients in the general sector. You are expected to be comfortable in providing regular input into horizon scanning activities and discussing asset opportunities with clients.
• Risk management: Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• 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.
• Deliver quality services: You are required to monitor and deliver high-quality service to clients (both internal and external). You are also to be proficient at managing multiple priorities.
• Advisory skills: You are to utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.

Job Requirement

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ISCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence in infrastructure or digital infrastructure and M&A processes.
• Good analytical skills include the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and construct solutions.
• Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while sustaining a high standard of work quality across multiple geographies in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate experience in collaborating effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.
• Establishes positive working relationships and fosters collaboration across teams and functions.

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

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.