Job Summary
EY is seeking an experienced Manager to join its expanding Sale & Purchase Agreement Advisory (SPA) team, working collaboratively with the Oceania Transaction Diligence practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a professional services or chartered accounting environment, with expertise in financial performance and analysis or mergers & acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage end-to-end SPA advisory engagements for the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors, funds, or strategic corporate clients.
* Work closely with clients, their bankers, and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams, analyzing cash, debt, and working capital adjustments, preparing pricing schedules, reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the Sale & Purchase Agreement, assisting with completion accounts, and performing leakage reviews.
* Advise clients on suitable purchase price mechanisms, providing insightful deal-relevant points of view and recommendations.
* Analyze financial results of targets through reviewing diligence findings, conducting interviews with target management, and supporting negotiations with clients.
Requirements
* At least 5 years' experience in a professional services or chartered accounting environment.
* A bachelor or master degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics.
* Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CAANZ, or international equivalent.
* Experience in a Transaction Diligence role or mergers and acquisitions environment, leading execution and working with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements.