About the Company

A leading global professional services firm's Deals Advisory practice, delivering financial due diligence support for M&A transactions across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. This is a newly established, build-out team — a rare opportunity to join early and help shape how the practice grows in the Philippines.

About the Role

We're looking for financial due diligence professionals to join a growing Deals Advisory team, supporting live buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions. You'll lead end-to-end due diligence engagements, work directly with client and target company management, and play a key role in shaping the insights that inform real deal decisions — all while working alongside an international, onshore-connected team.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end financial due diligence on M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side)
Prepare and review transaction workbooks/databooks to firm standards, with minimal rework
Analyze financial statements — trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, cash flows — to identify trends and issues
Draft key sections of FDD/VDD reports, including Background, Quality of Earnings (QoE), Summary Financials, and Points of Interest
Set up and analyze Net Working Capital and Debt/Debt-like items
Prepare management discussion decks and lead sections of management meetings
Manage document request lists and data gathering throughout the engagement
Review and coach junior team members work
Build strong working relationships with onshore engagement teams
Support proposal preparation and business development activities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; CA / MBA / CFA / M.Com / PG in Commerce (or equivalent practical experience)
5–7 years of relevant experience for Assistant Manager; 7–10 years for Manager, ideally in professional services, transaction advisory, or related analytical/strategy roles
Solid understanding of financial statements, financial ratio analysis, and core accounting concepts
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas); strong Word and PowerPoint skills
Strong analytical skills — operational and financial analysis, benchmarking, trend analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
For Manager level: demonstrated team leadership/people management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Big 4 or equivalent Transaction Advisory Services firms
Direct M&A/deal experience (buy-side or sell-side)
Exposure across multiple industries (e.g., manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, healthcare, financial services, technology)
Proficiency in Alteryx, Power BI, or similar analytical/technology tools

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on live international M&A transactions across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand
A pioneer team — genuine room to grow and shape the practice early
Career growth within a globally connected professional services network
Hybrid work arrangement, standard working hours
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and leadership scope

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