FDD Associate Manager

Responsibilities:

• Conducting end-to-end financial due diligence, identifying issues, and carrying out the relevant financial analysis.
• Undertaking smaller assignments or assisting in larger assignments, reporting to the Associate Director or Director, and writing sections of an FDD/VDD report.
• Analyzing in depth the financial information (trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows).
• Highlighting unusual trend observations and framing questions for management; interacting with the client or target management
• Reviewing data books prepared in accordance with firm and professional standards and in accordance with the requirements of the project; reviewing the work performed by the subordinates and coaching them.
• Establishing strong professional relationships with onshore team members; providing support/assistance for proposals/business development.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in project scoping, effort estimation, project work planning, team handling, staffing, performance management, etc.
• Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects.
• High problem-solving skills; ability to drive through to an outcome in circumstances of complexity and ambiguity.
• Goal-driven: should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements by developing answers and solutions when the client requirement remains unclear/changes and by providing relevant insights and key questions to fit the client objective.

Preferred technical and functional skills:

• Prior experience in performing detailed financial statement analysis and a strong working knowledge of the field of accounting.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and commercial experience in advising clients on engagements.
• Passionate about deal advisory with a history of learning continuously from experience and seeking out development opportunities.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for one's own work and that of subordinates.
• High level of personal integrity and ability to quickly build trust amongst colleagues and clients.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours, and work environments and locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.