Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

Job title: Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

Company: Grant Thornton


Job description:

• Permanent role – work from home options + team connection days
• Accelerate your career in deals advisory and build your own brand as a valued team leader
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world’s leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.About this roleOur Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team are capable, experienced, and ‘hands-on’ – leveraging cross-border transaction knowledge and a holistic approach to due diligence, in order to help clients make informed decisions on fundamentally pivotal transactions and deals such as mergers, acquisitions, divestments or listings.As a Manager in our Brisbane TAS team, you will be conduct all phases of financial due diligence on M&A transactions and Investigating Accountant engagements on stock exchange listings across various industries.Key responsibilities

• Manage the performance of buy-side and sell-side due diligence on M&A transactions, IPO assignments (as Investigating Accountants) and other ad hoc advisory projects as required for corporate and private equity clients
• Planning of assignments, including identifying engagement risk and determining the appropriate strategy in conjunction with Managers and Partners
• Review and interpret financial statements and other financial data
• Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers and performance indicators
• Draft comprehensive and succinct due diligence reports, including executive summaries

As a leader in TAS you’ll also be required to provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities to other team members, as well as ‘build your brand’ and participate in business development and networking activities.Skills and experienceRequired

• Significant experience in an accounting / auditing environment, with exposure to transaction due diligence and a thorough understanding of preparing and interpreting financial statements
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills, as well as excellent report-writing and presentation skills
• Critical thinker with analytical, logical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a high degree of commercial awareness and professional judgement
• Well-developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to adhere to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.Reach your remarkableAt Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team on .As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.Advertised: 18 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Expected salary:

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Job date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:54:16 GMT

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