Associates Transaction Diligence

Associates -Strategy and Transaction (SAT)Transaction Diligence

Our Strategy and Transaction (SAT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving optimizing raising or investing capital. Major groups (or as we call them sub-service lines and competencies) within SAT include Mergers and Acquisition Services Project Finance Restructuring Services Operational Transaction Services Transaction Diligence Transaction Tax and Valuation and Business Modelling.

The Opportunity

You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals where you will learn and develop the skills youneed to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line you progress your career with EY you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions increasingly lead teams begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate fi nance community and take on broader roles within our business.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
Analyse the fi nancial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management
Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma fi nancial information to assess trends and fl uctuations that may impact cash fl ow requirements and deal valuation

Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information
Assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring
Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
Work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality sharing responsibility providing support maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress

Skills and Attributes for Success

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong drive to excel professionally and to guide and motivate others
Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Dedicated innovative resourceful analytical and able to work under pressure.
Foster an effi cient innovative and team-oriented work environment
A bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting and/or equivalent professional qualifi cation (CA Sri Lanka/ ACCA/
CIMA) with a minimum of 1-2 years of professional audit experience preferably with previous due diligence exposure
Strong analytical skills able to analyse fi nancial and non-fi nancial information to formulate views and conclusions
Working knowledge on accounting concepts and principles including IFRS/ SLFRS
Strong presentation and report writing skills
Microsoft (MS) Offi ce profi ciency including MS Excel MS Word and MS PowerPoint
Transactions/auditing experience
Client facing experience from a professional service background

What Working at EY Offers

Growth and learning opportunities Global exposure Purpose-led work

How to Apply

Send in your resume with names and contact details to stating the position you are applying for on the subject line of the email.