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EY Transactions Diligence Manager 
Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra 
974623625

29.08.2024

Job purpose

As a Transaction Diligence Manager, you will work on various engagements in the Strategy and Transaction Service Line (SaT) and for clients in the financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

Your client responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Plans, executes and manages engagements
  • Manages client’s relationships including key client personnel such as C.F.Os, C.E.Os, etc
  • Prepares and reviews reports from SaT Client engagements.
  • Provides on the job training for less experienced staff, monitoring the performance and preparing meaningful, timely and objective performance evaluations.
  • Leads engagements such as project managing, building client relationships and finalizing engagement reports.
  • Performs detail and general review prior to partner review and signoff.
  • Prepares and monitors budget and profitability analyses for client engagements
  • Establishes and maintains client relations while serving as the primary client contact for all engagement
  • Supports the firm’s HR processes including recruitment processes, induction and on-the-job trainings.
  • Supports the firms Business Development activities including development of proposal documents and other go-to market activities.
  • Presents engagement deliverables at client meetings
  • Business development and client relationship management
  • Conduct thorough financial analysis and build complex financial models to evaluate the financial performance of clients in various sectors.
  • Perform in-depth market research and industry analysis to understand the competitive landscape, regulatory environment and market trends impacting clients across the different sectors.
  • Lead and manage the due diligence process, including financial, operational, and legal due diligence to identify risks and opportunities associated with transactions in the targeted sectors.
  • Provide advice on transaction structuring, including deal negotiation, valuation and post-merger integration planning, tailored to the specific needs of each sector.
  • Evaluate potential risks related to transactions, such as credit, market, regulatory and environmental risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks for clients in the respective industries.

Your people responsibilities

  • Willing to learn and enthusiastic about a career in Strategy and Transactions
  • Work constructively as a team member
  • Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills and business acumen
  • Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bachelor of Commerce or related field.
  • Chartered Accountant: CA, ACCA or CIMA. CFA Charter holder.
  • Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French will be a plus);

Skills

  • Self-motivated, positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
  • Desire to exceed expectations
  • Interest in the different fields of transactions and strategy
  • User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge
  • High level of motivation and drive to start a career in professional services.

We offer you

  • Work with a bright, friendly, and energetic team
  • Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
  • Receive a competitive intern remuneration package

At SaT, we help clients create social and economic value by strategically managing capital and transactions through the EY Capital Agenda framework that looks at Transactions & Corporate Finance, Strategy and Transaction tax.