The opportunity
We are looking for Managers and Senior Managers to join our Sydney Transaction Diligence team.
As part of our Transaction Diligence team you will work with a range of clients, from entrepreneur
led businesses to the largest global enterprises.
You will have the opportunity to work with both corporate and private equity clients, across various industry sectors.
The complex nature of our projects means you'll often be working with other EY colleagues from varied backgrounds
and disciplines.
Through analysis of financial, commercial and operational data, our industry-aligned transaction diligence professionals
add true value to clients, providing insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value and reduce the risks
and uncertainty inherent in transactions.
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.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by
private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers
- Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and
conducting interviews with management
- Project manage teams, information flows and manage key stakeholders
- Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
- Identify issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring
- Based on your analysis write up your findings and recommendations
- Share your technical and other knowledge with your team
- Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service
framework) and new business opportunities by building client relationships and
demonstrating knowledge of client business
- Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services
to our clients
Skills and attributes for success
- Experience in a Transaction Diligence role within a Consulting environment, working
independently and with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements
- Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Project management skills
- Be an effective time manager and leader, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet
deadlines
- Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Ideally, you’ll also have
- A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
- A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative
team environment
What we offer
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a
meaningful impact, your way.
- Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and
formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use
your voice to help others find theirs.
At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive
benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third
party provider.
Remuneration – the minimum salary for this role is 147,500 including superannuation
We are looking for Managers and Senior Managers to join our Sydney Transaction Diligence team.
As part of our Transaction Diligence team you will work with a range of clients, from entrepreneur
led businesses to the largest global enterprises.
You will have the opportunity to work with both corporate and private equity clients, across various industry sectors.
The complex nature of our projects means you'll often be working with other EY colleagues from varied backgrounds
and disciplines.
Through analysis of financial, commercial and operational data, our industry-aligned transaction diligence professionals
add true value to clients, providing insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value and reduce the risks
and uncertainty inherent in transactions.
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.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by
private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers
- Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and
conducting interviews with management
- Project manage teams, information flows and manage key stakeholders
- Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
- Identify issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring
- Based on your analysis write up your findings and recommendations
- Share your technical and other knowledge with your team
- Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service
framework) and new business opportunities by building client relationships and
demonstrating knowledge of client business
- Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services
to our clients
Skills and attributes for success
- Experience in a Transaction Diligence role within a Consulting environment, working
independently and with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements
- Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Project management skills
- Be an effective time manager and leader, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet
deadlines
- Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Ideally, you’ll also have
- A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
- A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative
team environment
What we offer
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a
meaningful impact, your way.
- Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and
formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use
your voice to help others find theirs.
At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive
benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third
party provider.
Remuneration – the minimum salary for this role is 147,500 including superannuation
