Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence - Private Equity), Assistant Manager

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager for their Transaction Services team. The role involves leading complex workstreams, managing risks, and developing junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in accounting, a strong understanding of financial due diligence, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The firm values diverse perspectives and promotes a flexible working environment. Join us to contribute to impactful client solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in global accounting firms.
• In-depth understanding of financial due diligence.
• Prior experience with South East Asia transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex workstreams effectively.
• Identify and manage risks for the firm's frameworks.
• Coach and mentor junior staff to develop skills.

Skills

Financial and accounting qualifications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Relevant academic background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence - Private Equity), Assistant Manager

Work Type: Permanent

Start Date for Applications: 6 Jan 2026

Closing Date for Applications:

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
• 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

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
• Prior experience working with South East Asia transactions will be beneficial for effective project management.
• Good analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions
• Good knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while sustaining a high standard of work quality across multiple geographies in a fast paced environment
• Establishes positive working relationships and fosters collaboration across teams and functions.

Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

While the listed requirements are essential, we encourage applicants with additional qualifications and skills to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a dynamic professional seeking exciting challenges in a collaborative environment, we warmly invite you to apply and become an integral part of our esteemed Deal Advisory – Transaction Services team.

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.