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Manager

Ernst & Young

Dubai, UAE


Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within TAS include Valuation & Business Modelling (VBM), Economic Advisory, Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Corporate Finance Strategy, Transaction Tax.

Join Valuation & Business Modelling and you join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients excellence across the spectrum of financial modelling and valuation services for a range of purposes including:
• M&A transactions;
• Finance raising;
• Fulfilling regulatory or legal requirements incl. tax
• Financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Restructuring and corporate reorganizations
• Dispute resolution
• Building of corporate models
• Portfolio Analysis

You will help guide clients through the valuation process to support them in their strategic needs or in providing them with robust objective valuation opinions as part of an experienced independent appraisal team.

The role:
• Pursue transaction related opportunities incl. due diligence, valuation, financial modelling, lead advisory M&A, feasibility study and business plan development, finance raising, commercial due diligence and market entry studies, IPOs, economic advisory, through active participation in an industry sector team
• Exhibit superior knowledge and appropriate application of a wide variety of technical business valuation approaches and methods, including in situations for which there is no existing precedent
• Coordinate the delivery of assignments, closely managing team members day-to-day activities and providing constructive feedback post-completion to continually motivate and develop team members skills and capabilities
• Identify, as required, commercial or subject matter expertise required for VBM projects, and identify appropriate EY subject matter specialists and coordinate their input to the project
• Work together with partners and directors to review deliverables, challenging not only written quality but equally the underlying approaches and assumptions selected to ensure that deliverables in the form of reports or presentations for clients consistently achieve the highest standards
• Develop meaningful and enduring local and global relationships internally within EY
• Develop a personal brand both internally within EY and externally with clients for developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service
• Actively develop a business case for further progression within EY through the development and progressive management of client portfolio
• 5+ years of experience in valuing corporate businesses, developing feasibility studies/business plans and financial modelling assignments for clients incl:
• Discounted Cash flow techniques (Free-cash flow (FCF) to Firm (WACC/APV) and FCF to Equity)
• In-depth approach to the application of the market approach:
• Guideline public companies method (comparable companies)
• Precedent transactions method (Comparable transaction)
• In-depth knowledge of the Capital Asset Pricing Model - its advantages and disadvantages, as well detailed knowledge of how to derive or source the components of the cost of equity and the cost of debt
• Derivation and application of control premia/minority discounts
• Derivation/selection and application of marketability discounts
• Knowledge of the best practices in financial modelling and a wide range of functions in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in the following are an advantages but not a pre-requisites:
• Participation in a purchase price allocation
• The valuation of complex securities (derivative instruments)
• Experience in reviewing valuations for audit purposes (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Experience in the valuation of fixed assets
• Participation in dispute valuation projects
• Exposure to, or participation in M&A processes of both a sell-side and/or a buy-side nature

• Language requirements: Fluency in the English language incl. written as well as spoken
• Fluent or intermediate Arabic language ability, spoken and/or written is an advantage but not a pre-requisite

• Industry experience in the Oil & Gas/Consumer Markets sector is an advantage but not a pre-requisite
• A bachelor’s degree plus progress towards a recognised accounting, valuation or financial analyst professional designation, or alternatively an MBA/MSc.
• Demonstrate an ability to positively motivate people and build cohesive teams that act on initiative through a positive hands-on style
• Provide examples of the coaching and development of graduates and experienced professionals with reference to their historical progression
• Provide examples of involvement of participation in industry sector development, the successful winning of assignments and teaming with colleagues from other service lines
• Demonstrate during interview a commercial awareness and agility, an eye for detail, and an ability to easily build rapport with a wide range of individuals
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Our 167,000 people are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Ernst & Young

Dubai, UAE


Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice offers companies an array of professional services around the entire transaction cycle. Our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory Services team is fully integrated both within our wider TAS practice and a network of Ernst & Young global member firms, which together comprise over 167,000 people in more than 150 countries worldwide. 

Our clients reap the benefits of this broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. The M&A Advisory Services practice provides clients with unbiased strategic advice surrounding corporate finance and strategic alternatives through highly focused industry teams with world class, global execution capabilities. Our industry teams understand the specific competitive environments in which our clients operate. We work on the basis of creating long-term relationships with our clients and our teams work closely with them to understand their short and long-term goals - being there at every stage to identify potential risks and exploit opportunities.

Our continued success has propelled rapid growth in our M&A Advisory Services team. We have ambitious plans and we are seeking high performing, experienced investment banking professionals. We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager.

Responsibilities

Advice companies regarding strategic and corporate finance alternatives, including performing the following:
• Work with Analysts and Associates to prepare compelling pitch books, offering / descriptive memoranda and related materials for M&A and capital raising mandates
• Solicit prospective investors and buyers for M&A and capital raising mandates
• Identify business development opportunities through internal and external client relationships
• Active involvement in client meetings
• Extensive financial analysis, valuation analysis and pro forma financial modeling
• Identify key issues and potential areas of valuation and transaction risk
• In-depth industrials industry, market and company-specific research
• Supervise, coach and mentor Analysts and Associates
• Prepare / define the scope of work, clear conflicts, prepare budgets and set staffing plans
• A bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working with clients in the (insert industry) industry
• A minimum of 4 years of investment banking experience
• Extremely strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment
• Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
• A dedication to teamwork and a determination to work as hard as needed
• A willingness and ability to travel as necessary – up to 30%
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing)
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Our 167,000 people are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Apply Now

Senior Manager

Ernst & Young

Abu Dhabi, UAE


Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within TAS include Valuation & Business Modelling (VBM), Economic Advisory, Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Corporate Finance Strategy, Transaction Tax.

Join Valuation & Business Modelling and you join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients excellence across the spectrum of financial modelling and valuation services for a range of purposes including:
• M&A transactions;
• Finance raising;
• Fulfilling regulatory or legal requirements incl. tax
• Financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Restructuring and corporate reorganizations
• Dispute resolution
• Building of corporate models
• Portfolio Analysis

You will help guide clients through the valuation process to support them in their strategic needs or in providing them with robust objective valuation opinions as part of an experienced independent appraisal team.

The role:
• Identify and pursue transaction related opportunities incl. due diligence, valuation, financial modelling, lead advisory M&A, feasibility study and business plan development, finance raising, commercial due diligence and market entry studies, IPOs, economic advisory, through active participation in an industry sector team
• Exhibit superior knowledge and appropriate application of a wide variety of technical business valuation approaches and methods, including in situations for which there is no existing precedent
• Coordinate the delivery of large and complex assignments, closely managing team members day-to-day activities and providing constructive feedback post-completion to continually motivate and develop team members skills and capabilities
• Identify, as required, commercial or subject matter expertise required for VBM projects, and identify appropriate EY subject matter specialists and coordinate their input to the project
• Work together with partners and directors to review deliverables, challenging not only written quality but equally the underlying approaches and assumptions selected to ensure that deliverables in the form of reports or presentations for clients consistently achieve the highest standards
• Develop meaningful and enduring local and global relationships internally within EY
• Develop a personal brand both internally within EY and externally with clients for developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service
• Actively develop a business case for further progression within EY through the development and progressive management of client portfolio
• A bachelor’s degree plus a recognised accounting, valuation or financial analyst professional designation, or alternatively an MBA/MSc.
• Demonstrate an ability to positively motivate people and build cohesive teams that act on initiative through a positive hands-on leadership style
• Provide examples of the coaching and development of graduates and more experienced professionals in advanced finance and valuation theory and its application with reference to their historical progression with the firm
• Provide examples of involvement of participation in client development teams, the successful winning of assignments and further development or broadening of services provided to the client through successful teaming with other professionals
• Demonstrate during interview commercial awareness and agility, an eye for detail, and an ability to easily build rapport with a wide range of individuals
• 7+ years of experience in valuing corporate businesses, developing feasibility studies/business plans and financial modelling assignments for clients incl.:
• Discounted Cash flow techniques (Free-cash flow (FCF) to Firm (WACC/APV) and FCF to Equity)
• In-depth approach to the application of the market approach:
• Guideline public companies method (comparable companies)
• Precedent transactions method (Comparable transaction)
• In-depth knowledge of the Capital Asset Pricing Model - its advantages and disadvantages, as well detailed knowledge of how to derive or source the components of the cost of equity and the cost of debt
• Derivation and application of control premia/minority discounts
• Derivation/selection and application of marketability discounts
• Participation in a purchase price allocation
• Knowledge of the best practices in financial modelling and a wide range of functions in Microsoft Excel

Experience in the following are an advantages but not a pre-requisites:
• The valuation of complex securities (derivative instruments)
• Experience in reviewing valuations for audit purposes (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Experience in the valuation of fixed assets
• Participation in dispute valuation or expert witness testimony projects
• Exposure to, or participation in M&A processes of both a sell-side and/or a buy-side nature
• Exposure to, or participation in engagements related to the restructuring or re-capitalisation of businesses
• Exposure to, or participation in financial due diligence processes and/or the review of Sale & Purchase Agreements incl. exposure to locked box or completion account mechanisms

• Language requirements: Fluency in the English language incl. written as well as spoken
• Fluent or intermediate Arabic language ability, spoken and/or written is an advantage but not a pre-requisite

• Industry experience in the Oil & Gas sector is an advantage but not a pre-requisite
• In particular knowledge of, or exposure to transaction in the Middle East and North Africa, Asia (incl. China) or U.S. markets is an advantage but not a pre-requisite
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Our 167,000 people are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Apply Now

Engagement Auditor

Ernst & Young

Khobar, Saudi Arabia


Within Ernst & Young's Assurance service line, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services to a wide range of clients covering a very broad spectrum of services including:
• GAAP Conversion (to IFRS, IPSAS)
• Support and implementation of new accounting standards
• Accounting compliance services and transaction accounting services
• Corporate Treasury
• Accounting and financial policies and procedures manual
• Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP)
• Consolidations support
• Financial Reporting Design/Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting
• Transaction accounting support/Purchase Price Allocations
• Accounting processes support
• Finance function transformation

About the role:

As an Engagement Auditor, you'll provide accounting advisory services to audit client engagements and internal projects. Within your role, you'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, supervise junior engagement team members and help define the audit strategy. Working under the supervision of a FAAS manager and senior manager, you'll help execute our work and present its findings to the client.

With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues, you'll determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Client responsibilities:
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of in assurance engagements
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining
• communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Assurance and across other services

People responsibilities:
• Coach, supervise and conduct performance review and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all staff
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting policies and procedures
• Three years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience of the entire audit process
• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Track record with a leading audit firm
• Professional accountancy qualification or working towards gaining one
• Strong academic record including a degree
• Proficiency in Arabic language skills are highly desirable
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Our 167,000 people are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Apply Now

Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young

Manama, Bahrain

Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting & Advisory Services

Within Ernst & Young's Assurance service line, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services to a wide range of clients covering a very broad spectrum of services such as: 
• GAAP conversion to IFRS/ IPSAS
• Accounting and financial policies and procedures
• Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP)
• Consolidations support
• Financial Reporting Design/ Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting
• Transaction accounting support/ Purchase Price Allocations
• Accounting processes support
• Finance function transformation 
• Corporate Treasury
• Islamic finance and Shari’ah attestation
• Internal controls assessment
• Compliance risk framework 
• Corporate governance

About the role
As Assistant Manager, you'll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role in both financial and non- financial service sectors. Within your role, you'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, supervise junior engagement team members and help define the audit strategy. Working under the supervision of an assurance manager and senior manager, you'll help execute our work and present its findings to the client.

With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues, you'll determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Client responsibilities
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Assurance and across other services

People responsibilities
• Coach, supervise and conduct performance review and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all staff
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Strong academic record including a degree
• Five years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Track record with a leading public practice firm
• Professional accountancy qualification or working towards gaining one
• Proficiency in Arabic language skills are highly desirable
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Our 167,000 people are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Apply Now