Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence (Private Equity), Manager/ Associate Director

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-work

Job summary

KPMG Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional for the Transaction Services/Deal Advisory team. The role focuses on financial due diligence, M&A support, and advisory services for private equity clients across industries.

You will manage complex workstreams, develop junior staff, and drive business development while delivering high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years in global accounting firms, ACCA/CA/ISCA or equivalent, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• ACCA/CA/ISCA or equivalent required.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms with financial due diligence and M&A knowledge.
• Prior Private Equity exposure is beneficial for project management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, derive insights and craft solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines across geographies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engagement management: lead multiple large, complex workstreams.
• Deliver high-quality services and manage multiple priorities.
• Identify and manage risks ensuring firm risk frameworks are followed.
• Develop people through coaching and structured development plans.
• Coach and mentor junior staff within the team.
• Build and sustain relationships with client accounts and develop propositions.
• Leverage private equity and due diligence experience in advisory engagements.

Skills

Engagement management

Deliver quality services

Risk management

Developing people

Performance management

Business development

Advisory skills

Education

ACCA/CA/ISCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 management: Effectively lead multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Deliver quality services: Monitor and deliver high quality service to clients and proficiently manage multiple priorities.
• Risk management: Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• Developing people: Identify team members' development needs, establishing approach plans and frameworks with a particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer. Act as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm.
• Performance management: Coach and mentor junior staff in the team.
• Business development: Build, commercialise and sustain relationships with our client accounts. Develop propositions, focusing on specific themes and/or clients.
• Advisory skills: Draw on your strong Financial Due Diligence skills and experience to work with Private Equity clients across various sectors

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ISCA or equivalent
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
• Prior experience working with Private Equity 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
• Ability to demonstrate experiences in collaborating effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.

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

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.