FDD Senior Associate

Job Description & Requirements One of our Deal Advisory - Transaction Services core offerings is financial due diligence assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs and other transactions. The team also helps clients to identify opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to identify value and satisfy the due diligence requirements. As a key member of the Deal Advisory – Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) team, the Senior Associate will play a critical role in shaping our client’s strategic investment decisions by providing comprehensive financial insights in a fast-paced deals environment. Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive financial analysis on Target companies to evaluate financial performance and position. - Perform in-depth analysis of financial statements, cash flows, and deal metrics to identify key business drivers, trends, and anomalies. - Regularly communicate observations and findings to project team leads in a constructive manner. - Responsible for drafting of follow-up discussion agenda with Target company management to address potential concerns - Manage interactions with Target management, demonstrating effective communication skills and professionalism. - Take a primary role in data management, reviewing source information, and highlighting data gaps in a timely manner. - Assist project teams in drafting reports, articulating key findings, potential risks, and recommendations based on financial analysis. - Act as a key team member across engagements, collaborating with team members from various functions. Requirements - Strong academic background with a focus on finance, accounting or related fields. - Candidates with professional qualifications such as ISCA / SQP, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent is a plus. - Min 2-3 years of relevant experience in a global accounting firms, preferably with exposure to financial due diligence. Candidates with audit, M&A, business combinations or business analytics will be considered, with a demonstrated aptitude for learning. - Strong analytical skills complemented with sound business acumen. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles. - Exposure to wide / diverse industries is value adding. - Will be working with Japanese Clients. Proficiency in Japanese language is a must. - Proven ability to perform consistently under pressure. - Enthusiastic about staying updated with industry trends and accounting standards.