Transaction Services Senior Associate

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, Deal Advisory and Consulting services. We operate in 142 countries, have more than 275,000 people working in member firms around the World. KPMG is the chosen business partner for many of the world’s leading organizations.

We place a high value on providing our employees with a supportive andcollaborative workplace one where people are valued and empowered. Aplace where you can make a difference.

We are now taking applications for Senior Associate (3-4 years) roles in our Transaction Services team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business from an accredited college/university, preferably an MSc or MA degree from an accredited college/university, with accounting / finance concentration,
• Strong accounting and finance background with solid financial analysis and reporting skills,
• Strong attention and focus in details,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Ability to work in a team environment and under specific deadlines / commitments,
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and in Microsoft PowerPoint,
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Job Description :

Deliver financial due diligence projects by:

• Understanding the drivers of a potential transaction by sector research and reading related materials (e.g. process letter, information memorandum, letter of intent),
• Analyzing financial data and information to identify the key drivers behind the trading performance and cash flows of a business,
• Discussing business drivers, historical events and balance sheet positions with relevant company representatives and management,
• Analyzing key valuation considerations such as adjusted EBITDA, working capital requirements and net debt to bridge enterprise and equity value,
• Identifying and report key factual conclusions and advice to support buyer’s / seller’s negotiating positions and price adjustments,
• Cooperating with other advisors involved in the process.