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Manager / Associate Director - Transaction Service (Petaling Jaya)

ACCA CareersPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

30+ days ago

Job description

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Transaction Services specializes in carrying out due diligence for clients who are looking to acquire (buy-side) or divest (sell-side) companies and businesses.

Our buy-side transaction services include financial, tax, commercial, and operational due diligence. These help our clients identify the key issues and potential risks in the target’s business, including quality of earnings, quality of assets, customer and supplier matters, achievement of synergies, financial reporting, tax and accounting structuring, achievement of projections, and integration risk assessment.

Sell-side Transactions Services Assist Sellers In Planning And Implementing a Broad Range Of Divestiture-related Activities From Presale Evaluation Through Closing And Post-closing Requirements, While Addressing Complex Accounting Issues And Financial Reporting Matters Encountered At Every Stage Of The Divestiture Process.

Conducting a rapid assessment and presale due diligence to highlight issues likely to be raised by buyers, information requirements, and timeline implications
Assisting client management with its data room and data book preparation
Assisting client management with carve-out financial statement preparation
Providing input into legal agreements and purchase price adjustments
Assisting with separation planning and execution
Providing technical accounting and tax advice.

Responsibilities

Structure and lead multiple large and complex assignments in rapidly changing environments

Manage multiple priorities in a proficient manner

Manage the client’s expectations and ensure smooth delivery of deliverables within the given timeline

Business development

Build and sustain relationships with management team members of the client / potential client

Identify opportunities for the Firm and develop propositions, with a focus on client’s requirements

Risk management

Identify and manage risks, ensuring the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively across all engagements

Developing People

Identify team member development needs and accelerate development by establishing the appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW is highly preferred

Minimum 6 years' of relevant working experience

Knowledge of current MFRSs and IFRSs and experience in due diligence / audit

Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills

Strong team leader with high initiative and excellent interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and construct solutions

Ability to lead and operate in high performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

Closing Date : Dec. 31, 2025

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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Associate Director • Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia