Transactions Manager at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

At PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC), we're proud to be recognised at delivering quality service to our clients. We have our people to thank; after all, it's their contributions - the unique talents, ideas and opinions they bring to the team - that make us the business we are. To be part of the team is to be part of something special.

PricewaterhouseCooper Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacant position of

Job Title: Transactions Manager

Reference Number: ADSP00048
Location: Lagos
Department: West Market Area

Purpose of the Job:

• We are looking to recruit a Transactions Manager to lead and manage complex engagements to clients on corporate strategic acquisitions, divestitures & sell side advice, and delivering deal value.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
• Managing Transactions projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects per required standards
• Perform rigorous reviews to scrutinize financial performance, operating dynamics, asset deployment and management issues to provide a range of options to clients.
• Undertake financial due diligence, portfolio reviews, asset valuations and disposal options, identifying potential investors, facilitating sale negotiations and deal completion for clients.
• Deliver restructuring solutions designed to build a platform for swift recovery and sustained future success. Assess revitalization options, develop a plan of action and mobilize resources for effective implementation.
• Help under performing client business plans and implement recovery strategies quickly and efficiently.
• Managing client relationships through leading meetings/projects, providing advice as the subject matter expert
• Manage, coach, develop and mentor direct reports.
• Participate in the firm's activities.

Requirements

Education:

• First Degree in relevant field
• MBA/M.Sc (with business/accounting/finance orientation) is an added advantage
• CFA qualification is desirable

Job Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' Transactions experience in consulting or relevant experience in a large/global or fast growing organization.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior level clients and key industry contacts.
• Expertise and aptitude conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses in constructing integrated financial models, analyzing financial underperformance and related services.
• Familiar with IFRS accounting principles and financial analysis methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of delivering the breadth and depth of the consulting services to clients in restructuring situations
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.

Job Knowledge Requirements:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication, Energy and Mining, Oil and Gas
• Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls

Job Related Skills and Competencies:

• Flexible approaches to meeting goals as team manager
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
• A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
• Strong IT Skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Project management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
• Understand and live the PwC values
• Demonstrable creativity and innovation abilities
• Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online