SENIOR MANAGER, TRANSACTION DILIGENCE AT ERNST & YOUNG | FINANCE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Job Description:

• As a Senior Manager, you will be part of the Transaction Diligence team helping our clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right.  
• Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. 
• Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process. 

Skills and attributes for success

• Participate and play a leadership role in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestments by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate players.
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through analysis of operational accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Identify and quantify GAAP issues as they relate to the valuation of the target.
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information.
• Analyse carve-out issues, as applicable relating to a buy-side or sell-side project.
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination.
• Identify post-acquisition/divestiture action steps.
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements.
• Perform industry and company research.
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations and manage expectations of service. 
• Develop people including supervising staff effectively, providing constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews. 

Requirements:

• • Must have 7 years of financial due diligence experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
  • CPA or CA, CPA certification.
  • Minimum 10 years of accounting experience.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to teamwork.
  • Experience working with BI tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Spotifire, or others.
  • Experience with each of IFRS, ASPE and US GAAP.
  • Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
  • Willingness to team and learn. 

What we look for

• We're interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments.
• If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you. 

What we offer 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you 

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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