Manager, Deal Advisory, M&A

Kpmg South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Manager in Deal Advisory, focusing on M&A transactions. The role involves managing teams, liaising with clients, and providing strategic insights. Candidates should possess strong financial acumen and leadership skills, with relevant qualifications like CA(SA) or MBA. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional client results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience; 6 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring colleagues in M&A projects.
• Coordinating with transaction advisors on due diligence.
• Preparing investment teasers and management presentations.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Deal Advisory, M&A (U)

Job Number: U

Introduction to KPMG: Recognized as a great place to work and build a successful career, KPMG provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services across leading industries. Our growth is driven by delivering impactful results for clients, supported by a culture that nurtures individual development, promotes inclusivity, rewards innovation, and contributes to communities.

If you're passionate about your future, join our team.

Our diverse teams of subject matter experts help clients make informed decisions that confidently drive value and deliver exceptional results. With deep sector expertise and global experience, we provide comprehensive solutions in deal-making, tax, regulatory, and advisory services.

Our Values: The foundation of everything we do and every action that we take. We are a people business. Our people define what we can achieve, and our refreshed Values offer a strong foundation for the future. These Values set the expectations we have of each other and ourselves. They are core to who we are as a firm, what it means to work at KPMG, and help us achieve our Purpose. Together, we aim to be the most trusted professional services firm, committed to our purpose and values as we navigate a rapidly evolving world.

Current Opportunity: We are seeking a Manager in M&A within the Deal Advisory Business Unit in Johannesburg.

About the Role: The Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing complex public and private buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, BEE transactions, and equity and debt capital raising transactions for local and international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing, mentoring, and training colleagues.
2. Day-to-day project management, liaising with clients and stakeholders.
3. Coordinating with transaction advisors on due diligence, tax, legal, and regulatory deliverables.
4. Performing and reviewing financial models, transaction structuring, and capital structuring.
5. Preparing investment teasers, management presentations, board materials, and information memoranda.
6. Reviewing transaction agreements and interacting with senior team members and clients.
7. Providing leadership and supervision to junior staff.
8. Managing risk procedures from inception to completion.
9. Overseeing work-in-progress, billing, and collections.
10. Supporting origination efforts and sector research.
11. Identifying opportunities and mitigating risks based on industry environment awareness.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong financial and business acumen with analytical problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills for strategic client interactions.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on mentorship.
• Adaptability to change and ambiguity.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills (DCF, LBO, Project Finance).
• Knowledge of South African regulatory environment (Companies Act, JSE Regulations, BEE Legislation, Corporate Tax).
• Experience in project coordination in M&A and capital advisory.

Qualifications:

• CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, or MBA.
• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience; 6 years preferred.

Explore a career with continuous learning, rewarding projects, and professional growth opportunities. Join us to work with top-tier professionals, innovative thinkers, and deliver superior client service.