Transaction Services Associate Director - Financial Advisory at Deloitte

About the job
About Deloitte

Company Description

• Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com
• Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

About The Division

• Our Financial Advisory team specialises in taking facts and figures and then adding insight and expertise to maximise value and impact for our clients. Our integrated approach means our clients enjoy ‘one point of call’ that encompasses every aspect of a transaction.
• Together with other Deloitte services such as Tax, Consulting and Legal, we provide a comprehensive solution to clients, using global best practice and our global and local network.
• Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.

Job Description

What impact will you make?

• Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of Job

Serving the client, growing the business and creating an impact that matters through quality service delivery.

• Financial Advisory Core Technical/Professional Performance Areas
• Aligns all key stakeholders and establishes the appropriate governance structures to ensure transactions deliver a superior client experience
• Acts as a trusted advisor to and projects confidence with clients at all levels
• Maximizes deal value by influencing the business on financial and operational decisions.
• Provides subject matter expertise on sector trends and leading practices to add significant value to the client
• Anticipates risks and continuously improves existing controls and procedures to mitigate risks and uphold confidentiality throughout engagements
• Serves as a subject matter expert in one stage of the M&A lifecycle and maintains a vast network of professionals in others to lead complex transactions

Required

Qualifications

• Honour’s degree in Finance/Investment Management/ CA(SA)

Preferred

• Honour’s degree in Finance/Investment Management/ CA(SA) (CFA MBA advantageous)
• 8 years’ working experience majority spent in a Due Diligence environment
• More than 10 years’ experience in similar environment

Additional Information

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Fosters broad commitment to our purpose and values; inspires peers and teams to make an impact that matters
• Talent Management - Manages the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/ future success; owns and drives a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte
• Performance drive - Builds a high performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drives outstanding client service, often through large cross-business and/or cross-border teams
• Influence - Builds long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, and uses highly developed influencing skills to drive impact, often in complex situations
• Strategic Direction - Sets & communicates strategic direction, excites people around the vision and goals and aligns diverse, cross-functional and cross-border teams to achieve success
• Competitive Edge - Anticipates market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiate Deloitte with clients
• Inspirational leadership - Leads from the front, acting as an exemplary role model for leaders at all levels; promotes a strong sense of loyalty and followership and energizes others to act
• Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.