Job Title: Senior Associate
Service Line / Team: Deal Advisory
We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.
At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.
Your opportunity
- Responsible for taking a lead role in completing the assignments in the Deal Advisory domain (information memorandum, financial models, teaser documents), Business valuations, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Feasibility Studies, and Business Plans.
- Take a lead role in completing the Fieldwork by coordinating dates and schedules with the Client and Manager / Senior Manager by gathering the required information, understanding the client’s business needs and assignment requirements; complete the assignments within the timelines as agreed with the clients & manager.
- Responsible for preparing and completing the project engagement formalities, conflict of interest documents, client acceptance/engagement letters etc. at the time of project assignment.
- Maintain good knowledge of market practices, processes, and procedures. Maintain thorough project documentation and electronic filing in accordance to BDO guidelines.
- Understand the client's requirements in detail. Discuss with colleagues, organize ideas logically and present thoughts rationally and confidently.
- Review of deliverables to ensure quality deliverables are delivered to Managers/Partners for review.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple engagements. Demonstrate the ability to find a solution to any technical or project management issue faced. Demonstrate and encourage collaboration.
- Follow the evolution of the client’s needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions before being asked. Seek opportunities. Start looking for ways to exceed client expectations, offer your viewpoint, display a high level of commitment and technical knowledge.
- Take ownership of self-assessment, ensure to complete appraisal at the end of each file, quarter & year, be receptive and accept constructive feedback. To lead self by being open to constructive feedback and showing improvements on the points communicated by senior team members.
- Provide continuous feedback in a timely manner to the engagement team members - (Trainees and Associates).
- Follow and make others understand BDO core values; Ownership, Collaboration, Respect & Ethics and demonstrate exceptional client services (ECS). Actively promote the brand visibility externally and increase market exposure whenever possible. Always uphold the brand values.
- Ensure continuous professional development. Identify your key technical improvements areas and put efforts to develop required skills.
- Contribute effectively to the organized training sessions and help in engaging other audience to achieve required results.
- Contribute effectively with valuable inputs in any technical matters discussed within the teams. Extend support to junior team members or others in any technical issues faced.
Key Attributes
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Confident and comfortable in client interactions
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to assimilate and communicate new information (e.g. legal and practice developments) quickly and accurately
- Able to draft proposals, reports and other documentation to a high standard as per the internal guidelines
- Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes
Key Experience Parameters
- The applicant should have 2-6 years of experience in the established Deal Advisory or Transaction Advisory practice.
- Knowledge of deals in GCC / MENA region is an advantage.
How to join us
We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our Clients.
Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.