Transaction Services Associate/Senior Associate

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 138 countries , have more than 276,000 people working in member firms around the World. KPMG is the chosen business partner for many of the world’s leading organizations. Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you. Gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. With a focus on encouraging employees to come as they are, KPMG provides its employees with a variety of unique tools and support systems that ensure they thrive and make their mark in their career and in their communities. We are now taking applications for Transaction Services Associate / Senior Associate roles in our Advisory team. Qualifications, skills and attributes required for success: 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, Minimum experience of 2-5 years in transaction advisory and/or audit, Strong accounting and finance background with solid financial analysis and reporting skills, The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts, Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, Ability to lead and operate in high performing teams, Ability to perform consistently at a high level under pressure, Strong accounting background and considerable aptitude for resolving issues in technical accounting, Fluent spoken and written English to a high business standard, Excellent Skills in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, use of Microsoft PowerPoint are prerequisites. 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.