About the role
AI summarisedAssistant Manager role in Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) at a professional services firm, focusing on due diligence for M&A transactions, particularly with private equity clients. The role involves leading workstreams, managing risks, developing team members, and delivering high-quality advisory services.
BusinessFull-timeGeneral
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively leading multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
- Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively
- Identify and accelerate leadership development in team members by establishing appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer
- Participate in the career and skills development of more junior staff and acting as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm
- Coaching and mentoring junior staff in the department
- Monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). You are also to be proficient at managing multiple priorities
- Utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser
Requirements
- Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent
- Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
- Prior experience working with South East Asia transactions will be beneficial for effective project management
- Good analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions
- Good knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while sustaining a high standard of work quality across multiple geographies in a fast paced environment
- Establishes positive working relationships and fosters collaboration across teams and functions
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills