Job Description

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Executive, you'll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process.


Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company's finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties.

The opportunity

You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and

develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. There is the

opportunity for and likelihood of travel within MENA. When working on projects you will almost always

be working as part of a wider cross service line team.



As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex

transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of

the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business.

Your key responsibilities

As an executive within the Transaction Diligence team, you'll participate in due diligence engagements

related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. You'll

analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting

records and participating in interviews with management. You'll work effectively as a team member by

demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining

communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Skills and attributes for success

Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in

researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring

and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication

skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing

reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working

relationships with clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and/or related major. Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure. Knowledge of IFRS. Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills Excellent command of spoken and written English

Ideally, you'll also have

Transactions/auditing experience Client facing experience from a professional services background Proficiency in Arabic

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting

workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader

equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a

dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and

recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, 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.

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