Job Title:  Transaction Support staff – UGA0000B (Fresh Graduate Job Placements)

Ernst & Young (known as EY) is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It was the third largest professional services firm in the world by aggregated revenue in 2012 and is one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. The organization operates as a network of member firms which are separate legal entities in individual countries. It has 175,000 employees and more than 700 offices in over 150 countries. It provides assurance (including financial audit), tax, consulting and advisory services to companies. The firm dates back to 1849 with the founding of Harding & Pullein in England. The current firm was formed by a merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. in 1989.It was known as Ernst & Young until 2013, when it underwent a rebranding.

Job Summary: The Transaction Support Staff will take due diligence in engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. The incumbent will prepare analyses of historical and pro-forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation. He / she will work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information
• Actively participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target management teams
• Render support in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Actively contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining Transaction Support professionals
• Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
• Build and foster strong internal relationships with members of the Transaction Support team and other Ernst & Young services

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold an academic record including, a degree in Finance BBA, BCOM
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Professional accounting qualification like ACCA or CPA certification is an added advantage
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities
• Possess the ability to work well within a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

How to Apply for the job:

All those interested in working with Ernst and Young should apply via their website by visiting the web link below

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Deadline: 30^th April, 2015

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