Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-05 Ref. JB1350882

Transaction Advisory Services- Consultant
Ernst & Young

As a member of staff within the Transaction Support team, you'll participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. You'll prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation. You'll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Client responsibilities
• Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information
• Participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target management teams
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

People responsibilities
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining Transaction Support professionals
• Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Build strong internal relationships with members of the Transaction Support team and other Ernst & Young services.

Skills

Technical Competencies

0-2 years of demonstrated experience in the following skill sets:
• Collecting and analyzing data / information from various data sources
• Analyzing financial statements
• Microsoft excel skills
• Report writing skills
Further the candidate should have prior experience in the following areas:
• Market studies
• Feasibility studies
• Due Diligence
• Developing simple financial models

Qualifications
• A relevant first level university degree, with GPA not less than 2.8/4.0.
• Excellent command English is essential and strong Arabic is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in working with multi-cultural teams.
• Previous experience in the consulting arena and in one or more of the above technical competencies will be a plus.
• Experience with one of the big 4 would be a plus

Technical skills requirements

• Knowledge of IFRS

Additional skills requirements
• Strong academic record including, a degree
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work well within a team
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

Company Profile

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The Middle East practice of Ernst & Young has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 80 years, we have evolved to meet the legal and commercial developments of the region. Across the Middle East, our 4, 200 people are united across 20 offices and 15 Arab countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality.