Manager in Valuation Assurance (m/f) - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

The opportunity

EY is a global professional services organization providing advisory, assurance, tax and transaction advisory services. We are committed to doing our part in building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. And we are united by our shared values and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service.

At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential — both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world’s most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy, and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It’s how you make a difference.

In order to continue the expansion of our Financial Services practice, we are currently looking to recruit a Valuation in Audit Manager (f/m).

Your mission

As a Manager, your responsibilities will be to perform and carry out analyses of valuation of different assets types (e.g. Private Equity, Private Debt, Intangible assets). You will be assessing the reasonableness of valuations and financial models in the context of financial reporting and assurance related engagements.

In your manager role, you will contribute to coaching and supporting more junior team members, as well as participate in recruitment efforts.

You will be working within available budgets and tight timelines while managing your project teams and keeping the engagement partner updated with progress.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in various initiatives with teams across our organisation, on specific topics of interest (eg sector specialization, technical knowledge).

Skills and attributes for success

• Graduate from an economics, business and/or management school with a focus in finance;
• Excellent academic background;
• At least 5 years of applicable relevant experience (e.g. Private Equity, Transaction services, M&A, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance);
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of valuation principles and techniques (income, market approach) with regards to business valuation;
• Strong analytical skills, problem solver, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial and autonomous;
• Strong verbal and  written  communication  skills,  including  the  ability  to  clearly  and  logically  explain valuation matters to clients and colleagues from non-valuation / non-finance backgrounds;
• Robust quantitative and Excel skills and ability to create financial models based on client’s strategic financial business plans, as well as building models from scratch;
• Sound knowledge of recognized valuation guidelines, such as IPEV guidelines and IVS; 
• Enjoying working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to manage multiple threads of tasks and / or engagements;
• Outstanding organizational skills, flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Perfect command of English, both written and verbally, within a professional services business environment; 
• Command of French or German language is an asset and additional language would be considered as a plus;
• Committed to continued professional development (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACA, RICS…)

What we look for

You are an effective communicator able to interact with our client and within our organization. At ease with tight deadlines, you are organized, proactive and flexible. As a manager, we expect you to inspire trust and seek diverse views to the benefit of continuous improvement and innovation.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
   

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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