Senior Manager or Director - Transaction Diligence

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We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

What's in it for you?

As our Senior Manager / Director, Transaction Diligence, in either Sydney or Melbourne, you’ll work with a range of clients, from entrepreneur led businesses to the largest global enterprises. You will have the opportunity to work with both corporate and private equity clients, across various industry sectors. The complex nature of our projects means you'll often be working with other EY colleagues from varied backgrounds and disciplines.

• Manage and participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers 
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management 
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information 

What we're looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A bachelors or master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics preferred
• At least 10 years of related work experience, with transaction diligence or M&A transactions experience preferred, or a background in external audit or restructuring with more recent experience in transaction diligence A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, or international equivalent
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at ey.com/au/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits 

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com . Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

Important Notice: End of Year Office Closure

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at EY. Please be advised that our EY Oceania offices will be closed for the end of year shutdown. This will result in a delay in reviewing applications and responding to queries during this period.

• Australia, Fiji, and PNG: Offices will be closed from 20 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 inclusive.
• New Zealand: Offices will be closed from 23 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 inclusive.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to reviewing your application and will get back to you as soon as possible once our offices reopen.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.