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Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
- A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
- A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment
- Experience in a Transaction Diligence role within a Consulting environment, working independently and with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements
- Financial services experience within a corporate organisation or chartered accounting audit environment
- Strong analytical skills gained through either experience in a financial performance and analysis role or financial modelling role at a corporate or government organisation
- A genuine interest in M&A transactions
- A keen interest in working with clients across a range of sectors
As part of our Transaction Diligence team, you will work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies, and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in the global market. You will help to identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, search for and advise on hidden value, and work with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to our clients before, during and after the transaction.
- Participate in due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers, including public market capital transactions
- Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records, contracts, board reporting, management prepared and system generated schedules and conducting interviews with management
- Project manage information flows and manage key stakeholders
- Support team with overall M&A process management as needed
- Support team with quality and risk management procedures and processes
- Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial informationand independent financial analysis
- Identify issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring
- Based on your analysis write up your findings and recommendations
- Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities by drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships and demonstrating knowledge of client business
Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY
- Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at
- Discover how, when and where you can work at
- Learn about our commitment to DE&I at
- Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at
Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.
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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.