Our client stands out as a premier and rapidly advancing firm in M&A advisory in India looking to expand in the Middle East markets.
As a leader to set up and grow the Financial Due Diligence and transaction support practice, you will lead the charge in establishing and scaling our advisory services offerings across the Middle East region. In this entrepreneurial role, you will not only be responsible for overseeing financial due diligence engagements, relationship management, but also provide leadership and support for the expansion of our practice beyond Dubai, leveraging your expertise to tap into new markets and build strategic partnerships with institutional investors like PE funds, sovereign funds, HNI’s, family offices etc. With a focus on innovation and growth, you will set the stage for our client’s firm to become a prominent player in the Middle East advisory landscape.
Roles & Responsibilities..
Lead Financial Due Diligence assignment.
• Conduct detailed reviews of target company’s financial statements, historical performance, cash flow dynamics, and accounting practices.
• Identify and assess financial and operational risks, including key drivers of profitability, working capital considerations, and potential deal breakers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, tax, and operational specialists, to provide holistic due diligence insights and recommendations.
Client Engagement and Management:
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on financial due diligence matters.
• Actively engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives, transaction goals, and specific due diligence requirements.
• Deliver clear and concise findings, insights, and recommendations to clients through written reports, presentations, and verbal communication.
• Anticipate client needs, address concerns proactively, and provide value-added solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
Business Development and Revenue Growth:
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and targeted marketing efforts.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with senior management and business development teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand the firm’s client base and service offerings.
• Track business development activities, pipeline, and revenue forecasts to achieve growth targets and objectives.
Team Leadership and Development:
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to a team of financial due diligence professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of team resources and capabilities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support career development opportunities for team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and professional development within the team to enhance overall capabilities and expertise
Must Have..
- Should be CA qualified.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills & Team Mentoring
- High on leadership and decision making.
- Well versed with Microsoft office application.
- Maintain client relationships and delivery the reports on time.
- Should be able to manage his own P&L sheet for his team.
- Proven track record of managing a team of 10 -15 people.
- Financial Due Diligence experience is Mandatory
- M&A | Strategy, Restructuring | Infrastructure experience is Mandatory
- IPO Advisory experience preferred.
- Strong Dubai Market Experience is Mandatory.
- Candidates having current or past experience in a Big Four is preferred for this position.
- Infrastructure & Project Finance | Debt Advisory | Business Planning (FP&A) experience is a must have.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2025-01-20 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Job Role: | Finance and Investment |
| Company Industry: | Financial Services; Financial Services |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Master’s degree |
