Deal Advisory- Associate/ Senior Associate

Who are we?

KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves on our ability to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our communities locally.

At KPMG, we think like an investor, looking at opportunities to buy, sell, partner, fund, or fix a company that can add and preserve value. Our teams of specialists combine a global mindset and local experience with in-depth sector knowledge and advanced analytical tools to help clients navigate a complex, fragmented process.

We do what matters!

Ideally, what you should bring to this deal:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in financial due diligence, corporate finance, and investment banking experience with a leading investment bank or a Big 4 firm
• Undergraduate or graduate degree with a focus on accounting, finance, or business administration, along with the completion of at least one finance or accounting designation (CPA, ACA, MBA, CBV, or CFA)
• Ability to prepare integrated financial models and valuation analysis
• Ability to use research tools to extract relevant background material for business development and transaction support
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints
• Comprehensive financial and accounting skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of client’s businesses, their drivers, including analysis of historical performance, working capital, capital expenditure, forecasts, and underlying assumptions
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to existing and potential clients, as well as transaction-related material (i.e., CIM, teasers, buyers list)
• Hands-on experience in the preparation of integrated financial models, due diligence workbooks, and quality of earnings reports
• Experience with term sheets/sale and purchase agreements
• Understanding of pre-money and post-money valuations, mergers, and LBO models
• Experience in undertaking detailed valuation (experience with DCF, comparable companies, and transaction multiple-based valuation
• Prepare potential buyer (target) lists
• Assist in discussions amongst various stakeholders (buyers, sellers) with regard to due diligence and business matters
• Assist in business development initiatives

Why joining KPMG is beneficial for you:

It is more than a career opportunity! It is a chance to join a high-performing team that delivers a broad range of solutions to clients, across different industries.

• We’re fully committed to developing a lifelong learning culture.
• We recognize potential, nurture talent, and reward high performance.
• We offer tax-free income.

If this is your first international assignment, no need to worry! We will support you with the transition and relocation to make sure that it is as smooth and hassle-free as possible, through the following:

• Immigration and Visa support
• Hotel Accommodation
• Cash Advances
• Annual Tickets
• Relocation Allowance