Assistant Manager | Strategy & Transactions | Transaction Diligence, Execution & Reporting | Sa[...]

Assistant Manager – M&A Transaction Services

Deloitte – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Full‑time.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing large and complex data sets to extract insights and support solutions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of measurement tools, benchmarks, statistics, and metrics needed to quantify and analyze aspects of deal risk.
• Produce a high‑quality work product and collaborate with others across phases of the M&A transaction lifecycle to deliver a superior client experience.
• Analyze financial and accounting information when evaluating transactions.
• Manage own work in an ethical manner with continuous attention to quality and risk rules, and confidentiality.
• Build an understanding of how stages of the M&A lifecycle operate to enhance delivery in own phase of expertise.
• Identify potential synergies that may be created as a result of an M&A deal and quantify the benefits and costs to achieve.
• Analyze and synthesize target company data to identify historical and projected financial and operational trends, quality of earnings and working capital considerations, and potential liabilities and risks which impact valuation and negotiation of the target company.
• Assist in developing executive briefings, highlighting fundamental insights, risks, and exposures that can have a significant impact on valuation and the terms of the transaction agreement in the work stream of specialization.
• Help client identify and address integration or separation issues to optimize the transition once the deal is secured.

Leadership Capabilities

• Identify and embrace purpose and values and put these into practice in professional life.
• Develop self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, sharing knowledge and experiences with others, and acting as a strong brand ambassador.
• Seek opportunities to challenge self; team with others across businesses and borders to deliver and take accountability for own and team results.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
• Understand objectives for clients and Deloitte, align own work to objectives, and set personal priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or any related field.
• 7–8 years of experience in financial advisory, public auditing, or accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.
• International accounting qualification desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA. Preferably CA.
• Knowledge of best practice reporting and International Financial Valuation and Modeling.
• Experience in transaction support, valuation, due diligence, financial restructuring, feasibility studies/projections, IPOs.
• Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy, particularly with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues.
• Fluency in English. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates (English/Arabic).