Financial due diligence - Associate Director- Bangalore (Front end)

Title: FDD

We are looking to hire an Associate Director for our Financial Due Diligence practice in Bangalore.

Our preferred candidate profile is as follows:

• 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in Financial Due Diligence Front End [We are not evaluating people with back end FDD experience]
• Experience with a Big Four firm is mandatory
• Currently based in Bangalore and spent at least 5-7 years in the Bangalore market and possesses a strong local network and market understanding

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing financial due diligence (FDD) engagements, ensuring thorough analysis and risk assessment.
• Evaluating the financial and operational performance of target businesses by reviewing financial statements, accounting records, and conducting management interviews.
• Preparing detailed databooks, and due diligence reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Conducting quality of earnings (QoE) analysis, assessing revenue trends, profitability, and sustainability of earnings.
• Performing working capital and cash flow analysis to assess liquidity risks and operational efficiency.
• Developing customized reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate due diligence findings effectively to clients.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including tax, legal, and operational advisors, to ensure a comprehensive due diligence process.
• Reviewing and validating financial assumptions, forecasts, and projections to identify potential variances and risks.

Desired Skills:

• A chartered Accountant with 8+years of related work experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Must be willing and able to travel.