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

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

Job summary

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable professional for deal advisory's Transaction Services to lead complex workstreams, ensure robust due diligence, and drive high-quality client service across regions. The role emphasizes advisory acumen, collaboration, and delivering value in fast-paced environments.

Experience in South East Asia transactions is advantageous; ACCA/ISCA/CFA qualifications are preferred. The firm supports flexible working and diverse, inclusive teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-8 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

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) and proficient at managing multiple priorities.
• Advisory skills: You are to utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

ACCA

ISCA

CFA or equivalent

Tools

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.
• 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) and proficient at managing multiple priorities.
• Advisory skills: You are to utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.

Job Requirements

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-8 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

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.