Overview

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Valuation

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are best solved together. That’s why, when you join us, you become part of a diverse and global community of problem-solvers. You’ll find an unexpected mix of people who bring their unique expertise to build trust in society and tackle important issues. Here, we welcome and encourage you to lead with value and inspiration, question and challenge assumptions, as well as embrace new opportunities to deliver quality outcomes in exciting and unexpected ways, all with the support of technology.

Our Deals Advisory Practice helps businesses realise the potential of their mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and capital markets with a global network of industry experts coupled with data-driven insights. As the largest in Singapore, we provide faster growth, stronger capabilities, a competitive edge across the entire deal continuum, from strategy formulation, deal origination, transaction support and finance raising, to post deal integration and exit.

How will you value-add?

  • Work with the FDD team to understand the key risk areas and value drivers of the target business in the context of an M&A transaction.

  • Analyze the impact of risks and value drivers on deal pricing (headline price or other adjustments).

  • Review the sale and purchase agreement from a financial and accounting perspective. In particular, advise the client on the appropriateness of the price adjustment mechanism (locked box vs. completion accounts), leakage protection and locked box interest (for locked box transactions), conditions precedent and pre-completion covenants, financial indemnities and warranties, seller’s liability thresholds and cap, earn out mechanism, completion accounts process, price adjustment dispute resolution process, related accounting definitions and accounting principles that drive the preparation of completion accounts.  

  • Support business development initiatives such as exploring opportunities with clients, preparing thought leadership articles and organising client workshops on SPA.

About you:

  • Possesses a Degree in Accounting or Business equivalent from a recognised university, or Professional Accounting qualification(s)

  • More than 3- 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm

  • Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.

  • Comfortable with public speaking and confident in conducting training workshops and seminars

  • Driven and able to engage clients in exploring business opportunities

  • Outspoken, analytical, strong business acumen and able to thrive in unstructured environment

  • Write succinct, well-structured reports and have good command of written and spoken English

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high number of applicants for this role.

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Job ID: 556698WD

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About PwC Singapore

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems - this is at the core of everything we do from the value we provide to our clients and society to the decisions we make as a corporate.

Our services started with audit and assurance over a century ago. As times change and the issues faced by businesses and individuals evolved, we have developed specialised capabilities in tax, advisory and consulting to help you address emerging new challenges across focus areas like digital transformation, cyber security and privacy, data, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

In Singapore, we have more than 3,500 partners and staff to help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for public, private and government organisations to progress. As part of the PwC network of more than 284,000 people in 155 countries, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world focusing on helping organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for.