Assistant Manager FDD UK

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Job Description #KGS The position in discussion is with the Deal Advisory & Strategy team at KGS, which is KPMG’s global delivery center and an integral part of the firm’s strategy to enhance innovation, build scalability, and improve profitability globally. KGS’ Deal Advisory & Strategy group is a team of over 1,400 professionals based in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore. KGS DA&S has been providing solutions to KPMG member firms globally. By leveraging insights and applying best practices, the team helps create customized approaches to M&A transactions. The team’s capabilities include Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Strategy, Business Modeling, Accounting Advisory Services, Deal Advisory Research and Benchmarking. Reporting will be to Associate Director / Director Responsibilities We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in the Financial Due Diligence team. Working as an Assistant Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include: — Conducting end to end financial due diligence — Identification of issues and carrying out the relevant financial analysis — Undertaking smaller assignments or assisting in larger assignments reporting to Associate Director or Director — Writing Sections of an FDD / VDD report — Analyzing in depth the financial information (trial balances, income statements, balance sheets and cash flows) — Highlighting unusual trends observations and frame questions for management — Interacting with the client or target management — Reviewing data books prepared in accordance with firm and professional standards and in accordance with the requirements of the project — Reviewing the work performed by the subordinates and coaching them — Establishing strong professional relationships with onshore team members — Providing support/assistance for proposals/business development Qualifications Qualifications: CA / MBA / CFA / M.Com / PG in Commerce — Experience: The candidate must have 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO/ /internal research/strategy teams within key technology companies Project and Team management exposure — Prior experience in project scoping, effort estimate, project work planning, team handling, staffing, performance management etc. — Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects — High problem-solving skills; ability to drive through to an outcome in circumstances of complexity and ambiguity — Goal driven – should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements – by developing answers and solutions when client requirement remains unclear / changes, and by providing relevant insights and key questions to fit the client objective Technical Skills — Prior experience in performing detailed financial statement analysis and a strong working knowledge of the field of accounting. — Strong analytical, strategic and commercial experience in advising clients on engagements. — Passionate about Deal advisory with a history of learning continuously from experience and to seek out development opportunities. Behavioral / Team Skills — Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work and that of subordinates. — High level of personal integrity and ability to quickly build trust amongst colleagues and clients. — Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations — Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations — Excellent written and verbal communication skills Show more Show less