Job Description
About the company
Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognized by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies.
As part of a global network, Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance team helps domestic and international clients achieve their growth ambitions by providing advice on mergers & acquisitions, debt and capital raising, due diligence, valuations and financial modelling.
We have an exciting opportunity available in our Ethiopia Corporate Finance team for a Senior Associate. We are looking for someone who can share our drive, passion for our clients, culture & high performance.
- Analysis of key commercial and financial drivers, prior to design, build and review of 3-way integrated financial models
- Assisting in the management and preparation of high quality valuation reports based on the full range of valuation methodologies
- Conducting feasibility studies with guidance from the manager on the investment appraisal techniques.
- Undertaking research to offer value-added insight into comparable companies and transactions, industry trends and market conditions
- Supporting Financial Due Diligence and Mergers & Acquisitions engagements where required
- Identify and address client needs: building solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; approaching clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in the prioritization and completion of tasks
- Support managers/directors on project-managing Corporate Finance transactions
- Participating in business development initiatives (both internal and external)
Job Requirements
Persons Specifications
Education and Experinece
- 4 - 6 years business valuations and / or financial modelling/ financial due diligence experience ideally in an accounting or boutique firm or private equity.
- BA degree/MSc in Accounting and any other related filed
- ACCA or CPA qualified would be highly regarded
Knowledge, Skills, Competence
- Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership
- Experience in building and interpreting complex, robust excel based financial models
- Strong capabilities in report writing and financial analysis
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Ability to network and recognize business development opportunities
- Fluent in Amharic and English (writing & speaking)
How to Apply
All interested and qualified applicants may send a cover/application letter and updated CV on recruitment@et.gt.com or www.ethiojobs.net, before February 22, 2020.
Please make sure you state the position you are applying for on the subject of your email.
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Only short listed applicants will be contacted.