EY Valuations Manager 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

876995174

Role Title: Valuations Manager – Nairobi, Kenya

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Valuations Manager, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions as well as other valuations for our clients in the East African Region. You will have the opportunity to be part of a larger Valuation, Modelling and Economics team that creates and delivers broad, analytics enabled solutions that align to our clients’ focus on corporate finance, strategy, buy and integrate or sell and separate decisions, and reshaping results. You will also be expected to assist the audit teams with respect to accounting estimates an valuation for financial reporting purposes. The growing East Africa Valuations team forms part of a global Valuation, Modelling and Economic (“VME”) practice with a network of over 1,550 specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process.

As part of your role, you would work across a varied portfolio of valuations (see below) and get involved with the wider team on project work.

• Commercial valuations –the team regularly advise businesses on valuation issues with regards to fund valuation, acquisition or divestitures of controlling or minority stakes and broader SaT projects involving lead advisory and the restructuring teams.
• Regulatory and accounting valuations – the team works with management as part of an acquisition or an impairment process to understand how the value of acquired assets (intangible, tangible and financial) will impact the financial statements under IFRS or relevant GAAP, as well as performing valuations for legal or regulatory requirements.
• Tax valuations – the team undertakes valuations for fiscal purposes in East Africa and is ideally placed to advise on all aspects of tax valuation issues.
• Intangible assets valuations – the team undertakes the valuation of intangible assets such as trade marks, brand names, core deposit intangibles, customer relationships, banking and other licenses, patents, technology and know-how.
• Dispute resolution – the Valuations team are recognised specialists within the field of dispute resolution, litigation support and expert valuations, and can also act as independent experts.

Key responsibilities

As a Manager in the Valuations, Modelling and Economics team, you will be responsible for the day to day execution of valuation projects and have the opportunity to lead EY teams and manage interactions with client management and senior members of the EY team. You will undertake valuations in East Africa and internationally for various purposes including, M&A, tax, financial reporting and litigation. You will gain insights into complex valuation issues and structures and will be tested on the application of valuation theories and techniques to practical, real-life situations. You will also be responsible for training junior team members (on the job and in formal training sessions) and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards of quality.

Our projects typically involve managing multiple stakeholders and thus requires you to give the best advice using your knowledge and experience to provide the best outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Managing clients’ expectations in relation to deliverables
• Building and sustaining relationships with colleagues across the business, supporting them and promoting a collaborative culture
• Managing your projects to ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensuring that all risk management protocols are followed throughout a project’s lifecycle
• Help develop the Valuations, Modelling and Economics practice through business development activities on key and strategic accounts

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper honours or equivalent in any relevant fields of study, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or International Business.
• Proven experience of providing or contributing to valuation projects in a client-facing role.
• Previous valuation experience in a professional services/Big 4 Firm or in an investment banking entity of a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong project management and organisation skills.
• The ability to demonstrate intellectual rigor, curiosity and commercial awareness, combined with first-class numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work as part of a diverse team and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.
• CFA/CPA/CA/ACA/ACCA or similar financial qualification

Ideally, you’ll also have (not compulsory but highly advantageous)

• Financial modelling skills including experience building models
• MBA, Master in finance or other relevant post graduate qualification
• Specific industry expertise (financial services, consumer products, energy, telecoms, healthcare etc.) or Asset/valuation expertise (intellectual property, complex securities, experience in tax or fund valuation)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as VBA etc.

What we look for

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work on inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is training and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment as well as a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance.Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and industry expertise and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you