Financial Advisory - Graduate Programme 2021
- Contract
Company Description
About Deloitte:
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. With more than 150 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, our organization has grown in scale and diversity approximately 286,000 people in 150 countries and territories, providing these services yet our shared culture remains the same. Click here to read more about Deloitte.
About the Division:
Financial Advisory advises corporate, financial and private investors on a range of capital optimisation strategies with M&A advisory, infrastructure advisory, restructuring and debt advisory, due diligence and valuations. We are a dynamic and technically excellent team, passionate about our clients and about developing market leading solutions and thought leadership. We are dedicated to building a stimulating learning environment that supports the ongoing personal development of each member of our team, including our partners.
Job Description
About the Job:
The Financial Advisory Graduate Programme is a two year fixed term contract whereby you will be given the opportunity to rotate between Transaction Services, Valuations & Modelling, Corporate Finance Advisory and Restructuring Services business areas.
Your primary responsibility will be to support Managers and Senior Managers in serving the relevant engagements.
At the end of this Programme you will achieve the following competencies:
A fully integrated and complementary skill set within the M&A and broader corporate finance service offering
Ability to analyse large and complex datasets into meaningful insights and output (i.e. client ready reports, deliverables etc.,)
Excellent client orientation and relationships
Consistently meet minimum productivity and delivery targets
Display the required knowledge in the respective service area (i.e. rotation)
About You:
If your mind is both analytical and creative you will thrive here. What we do goes way beyond financial advisory. Financial Advisory is all about finding the smartest solutions to the most complex challenges while creating tangible value add to our clients.
You would need to demonstrate the following Technical Competencies:
Knowledge and experience in MS Office
Advanced excel skills are an advantage
Problem & Analytical skills
Familiarity with using the Internet for data research
Ability to multi-task
Strategic thinking ability - ability to envision future
Good organisational skills
You would need to demonstrate the following Behavioural Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present yourself in a competent and professional manner to the client at all times
Conscientious approach to delivering results
Active participation and proactive attitude to service delivery
Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities
Self-starter with excellent drive/ambition
Demonstrate a broad approach to problem solving
Ability to work efficiently and meet all deadlines
Show enthusiasm towards learning
Attention to detail
Develop a network within the broader firm, beyond Financial Advisory
Responsibilities:
Analysing various sources of quantitative (AFS, management accounts etc.) and qualitative data (contracts, agreements etc.)
Preparing robust and meaningful financial analysis
Conducting industry research (peer company research etc.)
Reviews of valuation models
Assisting in creating basic financial models
Preparation of client ready deliverables (concept papers, information memorandums and board packs etc.)
Assisting professionals on client development and practice development assignments
Liaising with teams to ensure buy-in into the project
Reporting of progress of work to management and clients
Communication with clients to understand needs and demands
Management of deadlines and reporting
What we offer:
Personal and professional development in a demanding and multidisciplinary environment
Solid continuous professional development in technical skills and knowledge and an excellent work environment
Integration in a professional team whose values include integrity and excellent value added for our clients
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:
BSc or BCom Accounting (Non-CA) Honours Degree with Financial Accounting 2
BCom Financial Management, Investment Management
BSc Financial Science
Additional Information
*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.