Senior Transaction Services Manager – Due Diligence & Deals

Interpath; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath in Cape Town is forming a Transaction Services team to support deals for private equity and corporate clients. You will lead FDD workstreams, build core analyses of trading performance, and manage information requests with a focus on high-quality, traceable output.

The role requires 7–10 years post-qualification, strong excel and data analytics skills, and the ability to supervise and coach junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CA/SA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Approximately 7–10 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading FDD workstreams independently.
• Proven ability to supervise junior colleagues and deliver feedback.
• Strong understanding of earnings, net debt and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Lead FDD workstreams day-to-day from info requests to findings.
• Own analysis of target trading performance, earnings and debt.
• Prepare draft sections for reports and ensure traceability.
• Manage information requests and answer-packs, escalate as needed.
• Supervise Associates/Senior Analysts and deliver coaching.
• Present findings to deal team and participate in management meetings.
• Monitor timelines and budgets, adjust scope as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/SA/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Interpath in Cape Town is forming a Transaction Services team to support deals for private equity and corporate clients. You will lead FDD workstreams, build core analyses of trading performance, and manage information requests with a focus on high-quality, traceable output.

The role requires 7–10 years post-qualification, strong excel and data analytics skills, and the ability to supervise and coach junior colleagues.