The Assistant Manager will typically be responsible for overseeing all phases of a project and responsibilities may include:

• Performing and overseeing financial analysis on companies to develop findings and recommendations
• Assisting the partners and senior manager in preparing and pitching for new assignments
• Manage the delivery of Financial Restructuring engagements including cash management, cost reduction, independent business reviews and contingency planning.
• Creating space for business development/project work by effectively delegating to the team
• Provide advisory services to debtors, creditors and other stakeholders of organisations in transition
• Dealing with difficult, complex problems and investigating significant issues
• Applying technical knowledge appropriately in the context of individual clients and display both skill and speed in resolving client problems
• Assisting in the preparation of restructuring and turnaround plans
• Participating in lender and owner negotiations
• For bankruptcy engagements responsibilities may include: liaising with bankruptcy lawyers and other professionals; assisting with managing liquidity (including preparing 13 week cash flow forecasts), analysis to support development of business plans and the managing of vendors
• Managing insolvent and solvent liquidations across DIFC, ADGM and Mainland jurisdiction
• Undertaking investigative work for the benefit of recovering assets for the insolvent estate
• Communicating your findings and recommendations to senior level employees and to the client
• Coaching and mentoring team members, identifying and dealing with development opportunities in a timely manner
• Understanding and applying best practice regarding departmental procedures, risk management and compliance and sets and expels to the team in their application
• Preparing reports and recommendations for lenders and other stakeholders

Who we\'re looking for:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred
• 5 to 8 years of related work experience in the areas of restructuring and turnaround consulting, crisis management, interim management, mergers and acquisitions, or a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with extensive experience developing financial models, including 13 week cash flow forecasts and estimated outcome statements
• Working with distressed organization experiencing liquidity constraints and imminent debt defaults, insolvency proceedings, including hands-on experience completing Statements of Financial Affairs, Schedules of Assets and Liabilities, and Monthly Operating Reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills
• Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communications skills
• Availability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed

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