Financial Due Diligence Principal - Transaction Advisory - CA (10-17 yrs)

This is for a client of WEN - Women Entrepreneur Network.

Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Due Diligence and Analysis:

- Lead the financial due diligence process for domestic transactions, adhering to established methodologies and best practices.

- Analyze financial statements, accounting records, and other relevant documents to assess the target company's financial performance, position, and key drivers.

- Identify potential financial risks, such as revenue recognition issues, contingent liabilities, and abnormal expenses, and evaluate their impact on the transaction.

- Review working capital, cash flow, and capital expenditure trends to identify areas of improvement or concern.

- Collaborate with the tax and legal teams to evaluate the financial implications of any tax or legal contingencies.

- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including ratio analysis, trend analysis, and benchmarking, to evaluate the target company's financial performance against industry standards.

- Develop financial models and projections to assess the potential impact of the transaction on the combined entity's financial performance.

Business Development:

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the field of financial due diligence for domestic transactions.

- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, industry contacts, and potential business partners to generate leads and referrals.

- Participate in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to enhance the firm's visibility and identify potential clients.

- Collaborate with the firm's marketing and business development teams to develop and implement strategies to promote services, generate leads, and win new projects.

- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients, showcasing the firm's expertise and value proposition.

- Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

Team Leadership and Development:

- Manage and mentor a team of financial due diligence professionals, providing guidance, training, and feedback.

- Oversee the work of the team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to timelines, and effective collaboration.

- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

- Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide career development support to team members.

Reports and Recommendations:

- Prepare clear, concise, and insightful reports summarizing the findings of the financial due diligence process.

- Communicate complex financial concepts and findings to clients and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

- Provide strategic recommendations to clients based on the identified risks, opportunities, and financial impact of the transaction.

- Collaborate with the client's senior management and other advisors to develop post-transaction integration plans.

Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to financial due diligence.

- Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, and thought leadership materials to enhance the firm's financial due diligence capabilities.

- Share knowledge and insights with colleagues, actively participating in internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements:

- Should be CA qualified.

- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in financial due diligence, transaction advisory, or related roles, with a focus on domestic transactions.

- Maintain client relationships and delivery the reports on time.

- Should be able to manage his own P&L sheet for his team.

- Proven track record of managing a team of 10 -15 people.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and financial modelling.

- Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

- Strong business development skills, with a proven track record of identifying and securing new clients and projects.

- Handle all critical issues arising from clients (investors) and assist them in resolving the issues.