Associate Director Valuations

About EY-Parthenon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a Valuation Associate Director. This role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience in finance or valuation, alongside a degree in business or accounting. Responsibilities include coordinating valuation engagements, mentoring team members, and ensuring high client satisfaction through effective project management. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. Join us to navigate the complex world of transactions and make a significant impact in business decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in valuation or finance.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget.
• Proven track record in business development and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate valuation engagements for various purposes.
• Identify issues and propose strategies related to procedures executed.
• Assume leadership in report generation and mentor team members.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Project management

Negotiation techniques

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business finance or accounting

Accounting designation (CA, CFA, CPA)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Ernst& Young a global market leading professional services firm with dynamic people in more than 140 countries is committed to operating with integrity quality and professionalism in the provision of audit tax risk advisory and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyones contributions appreciates diversity of thought fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Ernst& Youngs Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice offers companies professional transaction experience. We help clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right.

Within TAS our Valuation group helps clients understand the value of their business their securities intellectual property capital equipment real estate intangibles and other assets. We currently have a career opportunity for a Valuation Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams coordinating valuation engagements for the purpose of management planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and reorganization, and corporate strategy.
• Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed.
• Develop new and creative analyses to prove key assertions across multiple work streams.
• Assume a leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Business modelling team.
• Present findings to the client via reports and presentations.
• Maintain and develop positive, productive and professional relationships with client personnel.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, mentor others, stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the Valuation services provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in business finance or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a venture capital investment banking commercial banking or national valuation firm or experience in the valuation practice of an accounting firm.
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• An accounting designation i.e. CA CFA CPA etc.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue and provide the necessary leadership and guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables.
• Proven business development marketing and negotiating techniques with a demonstrated track record of pursuing and closing business opportunities and the ability to manage engagement risk through reaffirming client satisfaction.
• Excellent analytical project-management communication interpersonal and teamwork skills and strong technical skills including MS Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• The successful candidate must be committed to staying at the cutting edge of financial and accounting standards. We’re seeking leaders with the ability to quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy.

Who we are

The right transaction can enhance an organizations growth competitiveness and profitability. Our V&BM professionals play an integral role in helping clients effectively execute their transactions. As a valuation professional at EY you’ll help global organizations make strategic decisions by providing responsive objective advice on valuing businesses shares and assets. As a business modelling professional you’ll carry out model review model support and model build services to assist clients with their strategic decisions. Clients will see you as a vital part of their team. Furthermore you’ll gain valuable experience across industries and geographies as a member of a market‑leading practice offering a fully globally integrated transactions service. And we will give you the opportunities and support you’ll need to enjoy your work and achieve your potential.

Ernst& Young is committed to diversity and equity.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills

• Program assessment
• FDA Regulations
• Manufacturing & Controls
• Program Evaluation
• budget forecast
• Research Experience
• Operations Management
• Research & Development
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Leadership Experience
• negotiation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1