Specialist - Merger & Acquisition - CA/CFA

- Evaluate potential merger, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities.

- Coordinate and manage the due diligence process, collaborating with legal, finance, operations, and other teams to assess legal, financial, operational, and cultural aspects of potential deals.

- Analyses financial statements, legal contracts, intellectual property, and other relevant documentation to identify risks and opportunities.

- Prepare due diligence reports and present findings to senior management, highlighting key insights and potential deal-breakers.

- Analyses deal structures and financing options to optimize financial outcomes while aligning with strategic objectives.

- Collaborate with legal and business development teams to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing of potential transactions.

- Participate in drafting Letters of Intent (LOIs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other preliminary agreements.

- Contribute to post-merger integration planning, including identifying integration challenges and implementation strategies.

- Collaborate with integration teams to ensure a smooth transition and alignment of processes, systems, and cultures.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Account with financials diligence or experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, or related roles.

- Strong financial analysis and modelling skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial modelling software.

- Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and valuation techniques.

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations related to M&A transactions is a plus.

- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) are advantageous but not mandatory.