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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.

About the Job

As a Manager in the Valuations & Modelling Services team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting directors and partners in client-facing delivery.

The nature of work that you will get involved in may include:

·       Providing valuation analyses for commercial, financial reporting or regulatory purposes:

o    Generating independent, insightful business, intangible asset and real estate valuations

o    Performing detailed reviews of business, intangible asset and real estate valuations

o    Leading and coaching a small team to provide valuation analysis of assets or investments typically held in funds or portfolios

o    Providing insights and considerations specific to a particular asset class & industry

o    Working closely with other Deloitte teams, including other service areas, on M&A advisory transactions

o    Consultative services to assist clients with their business plan development, strategic investment decisions, or other financial objectives

o    Understanding relevant legal, accounting and tax regulations related to valuation methodology

Taking diverse business activities and transactions into account and simplifying them into the most granular components to build a financial model providing insights into the key drivers affecting strategic decision-making of the client

o    Applying a logical, structured approach to guide teams to translate key financial and commercial aspects of transactions into a financial model

o    Assisting clients with key decisions by considering market best practices when developing financial models for pricing, debt and equity structuring, working capital forecasting and synergy analysis

o    Tailoring outputs of business and financial model towards end users and interprets the results for the client in a simple manner

o    Preparing dynamic financial models by leveraging best practices to enable the tracking of potential scenarios

o    Coaching team members about M&A transactions, along with the types of models used and their applications in different scenarios

o    Working with and challenging clients to identify the key purpose of the model, relevant level of detail/complexity and desired outputs to plan the key attributes of the model prior to construction

o    Understanding risk management procedures in respect of modelling engagements (e.g., client needs confirmation, modelling acceptance, and relevant member firm limitations on model testing/ review services)

Qualifications & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelors degree e.g. Finance, Accounting or Investment Management / CA(SA) advantageous

2 – 5 years’ experience in similar role (advantageous).
 

To qualify, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional analytical, oral and written communication skills with a robust attention for detail
• Ability to take complex analysis and to present and communicate it in a concise and clear manner
• Show initiative to learn, ask questions and accomplish delegated tasks accurately
• Client focus, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
• Enthusiasm for and ideally, previous exposure to Valuations
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Project management and organisational skills
• The self-confidence/enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities
• Ability to lead small teams and develop people;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in data analysis/visualisation tools advantageous (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose:  Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

Influence: Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

Performance drive:  Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

Strategic direction:  Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Talent development:  Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities