Assistant Manager

KPMG Delivery Network India (KDNI) is a diverse entity spread across multiple cities in India. We are an important part of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN), a global organization that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. Our team of over 3,000 professionals in India are known for their technical acumen and business insights, that come together to deliver exceptional client service.

When you join KDN, you’ll be a part of the wider KPMG global network working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to the clients of KPMG member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

As a KDN India colleague you will be helping to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology to create increased value, and working together with member firm colleagues across the globe to drive sustainable growth and help achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

Reporting will be to Manager / Associate Director / Director

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in the Financial Due Diligence team. Working as an Assistant Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:

•Conducting end to end financial due diligence •Identification of issues and carrying out the relevant financial analysis •Undertaking smaller assignments or assisting in larger assignments reporting to Associate Director or Director •Writing Sections of an FDD / VDD report •Analyzing in depth the financial information (trial balances, income statements, balance sheets and cash flows) •Highlighting unusual trends observations and frame questions for management •Interacting with the client or target management •Reviewing data books prepared in accordance with firm and professional standards and in accordance with the requirements of the project •Reviewing the work performed by the subordinates and coaching them •Establishing strong professional relationships with onshore team members

Providing support/assistance for proposals/business development

Qualifications

Educational qualifications

•MBA Finance, CFA, CPA, M. Com., Post-graduate in Finance or CA

Work experience

•The candidate must have 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO/ /internal research/strategy teams within key technology companies

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

•Prior experience in performing detailed financial statement analysis and a strong working knowledge of the field of accounting. •Strong analytical, strategic and commercial experience in advising clients on engagements. •Passionate about Deal advisory with a history of learning continuously from experience and to seek out development opportunities.

Project and Team management exposure

•Prior experience in project scoping, effort estimate, project work planning, team handling, staffing, performance management etc. •Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and working as part of a team during larger projects •High problem-solving skills; ability to drive through to an outcome in circumstances of complexity and ambiguity •Goal driven – should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements – by developing answers and solutions when client requirement remains unclear / changes, and by providing relevant insights and key questions to fit the client objective

Behavioral / team skills

•Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work and that of subordinates. •High level of personal integrity and ability to quickly build trust amongst colleagues and clients. •Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations •Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations •Excellent written and verbal communication skills