Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Valuation

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are best solved together. That’s why, when you join us, you become part of a diverse and global community of problem-solvers. You'll find an unexpected mix of people who bring their unique expertise to build trust in society and tackle important issues. Here, we welcome and encourage you to lead with value and inspiration, question and challenge assumptions, as well as embrace new opportunities to deliver quality outcomes in exciting and unexpected ways, all with the support of technology.

Our Deals Advisory Practice helps businesses realise the potential of their mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and capital markets with a global network of industry experts coupled with data-driven insights. As the largest in Singapore, we provide faster growth, stronger capabilities, a competitive edge across the entire deal continuum, from strategy formulation, deal origination, transaction support and finance raising, to post deal integration and exit.

How will you value-add?

Work with the FDD team to understand the key risk areas and value drivers of the target business in the context of an M&A transaction.

Analyze the impact of risks and value drivers on deal pricing (headline price or other adjustments).

Review the sale and purchase agreement from a financial and accounting perspective. In particular, advise the client on the appropriateness of the price adjustment mechanism (locked box vs. completion accounts), leakage protection and locked box interest (for locked box transactions), conditions precedent and pre-completion covenants, financial indemnities and warranties, seller's liability thresholds and cap, earn out mechanism, completion accounts process, price adjustment dispute resolution process, related accounting definitions and accounting principles that drive the preparation of completion accounts.  

Support business development initiatives such as exploring opportunities with clients, preparing thought leadership articles and organising client workshops on SPA.

About you:

Possesses a Degree in Accounting or Business equivalent from a recognised university, or Professional Accounting qualification(s)

More than 3- 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm

Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.

Comfortable with public speaking and confident in conducting training workshops and seminars

Driven and able to engage clients in exploring business opportunities

Outspoken, analytical, strong business acumen and able to thrive in unstructured environment

Write succinct, well-structured reports and have good command of written and spoken English

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high number of applicants for this role.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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