Job Description
About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’ . One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide variety of advisory, audit, and accounting services.
About The Team
Our Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory team is one of the leading mid-market Valuations, Transaction Services and M&A teams in Western Australia. Combined with BDO’s national and international network, the team is able to provide multi-disciplinary insights to our clients, supporting them throughout the transaction lifecycle. Our clients include Australian private and listed corporates, private equity firms and global enterprises.
About The Role
Opportunity for a Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory team in Perth focusing on Transaction Services.
You’ll be working in a team environment leading and mentoring staff on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. You will work to understand the client’s business profit drivers and trends, as well as challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with sale purchase agreements and other finance related transaction matters.
Y ou will manage / co-manage and lead teams performing detailed financial analysis (i.e. financial due diligence and forecast reviews) and preparing reports/ presentations for senior management and boards.
This Role Will Also Provide The Opportunity To
Interact directly with senior management (C-suite) of our clients
Identify negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring
Mentor and coach a team of talented corporate finance practitioners
Set a career path with clear and honest visibility around progression
Be responsible for business development and pursuit activities as well as cultivating long-term client relationships
About You
You have a background in Transaction Services or have an interest in developing financial due diligence skills. You're commercially minded and able to gain an understanding of businesses and their unique value drivers. You thrive in a collaborative and innovative culture and want to join a firm that values resourceful thinking.
The Ideal Candidate Should Have
Demonstrated transaction services experience within a top-tier / mid-tier accounting firm, investment bank or boutique advisory firm
CA/CPA qualified (other qualifications such as CFA will be looked upon favourably)
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills (including experience with writing reports for Directors and C-suite stakeholders)
An excellent working knowledge of Excel and extensive experience in developing and/or reviewing financial models
Advanced financial analysis, business acumen and problem solving skills combined with a sound understanding of accounting principles and concepts
Experience with managing work flow and delegation of work to appropriate staff, ensuring jobs are completed efficiently, meet technical standards and are within budget and deadlines
Coaching, mentoring and team management skills
Exposure to or interest in the broader deal/ transaction process and environment
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (ONE, BOLD, HUMAN, STRIVE, and HEART). Find out more about our inclusive culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.
Apply now to join #teamBDO.
