Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence, Manager - Associate Director

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is looking for an experienced deal advisory professional in Singapore. You will lead extensive client engagements, build relationships with top management, and manage risks in high-stakes transactions. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant experience in M&A and financial due diligence, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role also emphasizes personal and team development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with financial and accounting qualifications.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms.
• Strong personal impact and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, complex workstreams effectively.
• Build and sustain relationships with top management.
• Identify and manage risks in engagement processes.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Risk management

Coaching and mentoring

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Work Type: Permanent

Start Date for Applications: 7 Aug 2025

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KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

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.

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 specific themes and/or clients in the general sector. You are expected to be comfortable in providing regularly 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

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Strong academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
• Prior experience working in SEA transactions is highly regarded
• Strong personal impact
• Excellent written and 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

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.