Associate Director - Financial Due Diligence

Associate Director - FDD

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identification of key issues and carrying out the relevant financial analysis 
• To lead smaller assignments from KGS and/ or assist in larger assignments reporting to Director/ PMD, with their limited supervision
• Active and consistent participation as a Deal team member with high proficiency including usage and training of junior team members.
• Prepare, update, and review initial/supplemental document request lists and manage gathered data effectively.
• Prepare proposals and scope of work as required by the engagement team(s).
• Prepare management discussion decks.
• Participate in and lead specific sections in management calls; take notes in management meetings.
• Prepare high quality FDD Reports including review of sections written by other team members on the job
• Maintaining business contacts at PMD level (i.e. it is our expectation that Associate Director will make a positive commitment to maintaining contact with people they meet on transactions, who may become important providers of work in the future)
• To contribute to the effective working of the team and development of team morale
• To contribute to practice development initiative including people, team administration and solution development etc.

This Role is for You if You Have the Below

Educational Qualifications

• CA / MBA Qualified

Work Experience

• Relevant experience from Big 4 or equivalent Transaction Advisory Services practice.
• Qualification: CA/MBA Finance.
• Approximately 8–12 years of related financial due diligence work experience on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Team management/people experience.

Mandatory Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong analytical, issue identification/prioritization/ resolution and report writing skills, including understanding of key TS concepts relating to Adjusted/Quality of Earnings, Adjusted Net Working Capital and Adjusted Net Debt amongst other TS analysis
• Team management/People experience.
• Understanding of financial statements, financial ratio analysis, U.S. GAAP accounting standards, financial concepts, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, and advanced formulas), Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Proficiency in technology tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, etc•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong skills in critical thinking, problem identification, resolution, and process improvement.
• Ability to execute project plans, manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads and manage individual/team budgets
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and take responsibility for timely completion.
• Preferred industry experience in one or more of the following: manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services, healthcare, financial services, or technology.

Key Behavioural Attributes/Requirements

• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work and that of subordinates.
• High level of personal integrity and ability to quickly build trust among colleagues and clients.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and demanding situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours, work environments, and locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information

• Interview process: 4 line interviews.

• Does the job role involve travelling: No.

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Experience Level

Mid Level