Senior Manager - Transaction Diligence Johannesburg

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transaction Due Diligence Manager to join their talented team in Johannesburg. This role involves leading due diligence procedures, managing junior team members, and providing high-quality advice to clients on complex transactions. With a focus on financial analysis and project management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring successful deal execution. The company offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about driving results and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Support and coaching from colleagues

Learning opportunities

Flexibility in handling roles

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial due diligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence procedures and manage junior staff.
• Communicate findings and assist clients with deal structuring.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

Project Management

People Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CA certification

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 16 Apr 2025

Requisition ID: 1599790

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As a Transaction Due Diligence Manager, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of transaction specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.

The opportunity

EY has an established industry leading Transaction Advisory Services Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, you will be required to lead in executing the due diligence procedures. Understand the engagement scope and assist more junior members in performing the procedures assigned to them. You’ll be responsible for writing significant parts of the report deliverable and communicating findings to the client. Helping our clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management
• Participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination
• Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations.
• Manage expectations of service.
• Develop people - supervise staff effectively and provide constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA certification
• Minimum of 5 years post articles relevant working experience
• Minimum 8 years of financial due diligence experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - reports need to be ready for Partner review
• Project Management Skills
• People Management Skills
• Big 4 Corporate Finance experience in Transaction Support Management Role
• Exposure to large transactions that are complex and involve cross border activities
• Ability to utilise strong local insights to the Due Diligence
• Experience in running multiple projects simultaneously

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to teamwork
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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