Senior Transaction Diligence Lead

EY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities

Flexible work options

Supportive team

Job summary

EY in Cape Town is seeking a Transaction Due Diligence Manager to lead complex financial and operational due diligence on high-profile transactions, guiding junior staff and ensuring quality client deliverables. You’ll analyze profit drivers, trends and risks, interpret data, and contribute to deal strategy and purchase agreements while coordinating with cross-border teams.

Join a collaborative, inclusive culture with mentorship and learning opportunities within EY’s Transaction Advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or related major
• CPA or CA certification
• Minimum of 3 years post articles relevant working experience
• Minimum 2 years of financial due diligence experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - reports 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 Diligenceuwrd1' # just example"
• Experience in running multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Lead in executing the due diligence procedures
• Understand the engagement scope and assist junior members
• Write significant parts of the report deliverable and communicate findings to the client
• Assist clients determine the right deal to do and aid in doing the deal right
• Analyze profit drivers and trends and challenge assumptions of future performance
• Assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters
• Manage client expectations and supervise staff effectively

Skills

Financial due diligence

Transaction experience

Project management

People management

Cross-border understanding

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Report writing

Big 4 experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or related major

CPA or CA certification

Job description

EY in Cape Town is seeking a Transaction Due Diligence Manager to lead complex financial and operational due diligence on high-profile transactions, guiding junior staff and ensuring quality client deliverables. You’ll analyze profit drivers, trends and risks, interpret data, and contribute to deal strategy and purchase agreements while coordinating with cross-border teams.

Join a collaborative, inclusive culture with mentorship and learning opportunities within EY’s Transaction Advisory