About the Role
The position is part of the Valuations & Financial Modelling team within the Audit Practice. The role requires acting as the central point of coordination between clients, the company Audit teams, and the Valuations & Financial Modelling team. Key responsibilities include managing engagement timelines, information requests, and stakeholder communications, ensuring efficient execution and timely completion of valuation engagements.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the central point of coordination between clients, the company Audit teams, and the Valuations & Financial Modelling team, managing engagement timelines, information requests, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Proactively monitor engagement progress, follow up on outstanding information and deliverables, identify potential delays or issues, and coordinate their resolution among stakeholders.
- Provide valuation-related technical support to the company Audit teams, assisting in assessing valuation methodologies, key assumptions, inputs, sensitivities, and addressing audit-related valuation matters.
- Assist in performing and reviewing valuation sensitivity analyses and evaluating management's analyses and disclosures.
- Represent the Valuations & Financial Modelling team in client meetings, communicating valuation requirements, technical matters, and facilitating timely resolution of issues.
- Support clients in assessing and applying the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) by reviewing investment performance calculation methodologies and assessing compliance.
- Oversee complex assignments according to budgets and deadlines, ensuring quality of reports and compliance with the company’s standards.
- Advise clients on complex valuation issues and demonstrate the ability to integrate various types of expertise to meet client needs.
- Manage proposal preparation and collaborate with other the company service lines on cross-functional engagements.
- Accompany the Director/Partner in presenting reports and conclusions to clients.
- Address risk management issues and manage billing and collection processes.
- Stay updated on valuation methodologies, financial modelling techniques, relevant IFRS requirements, and market developments.
- Monitor engagement profitability, resource utilization, and budgets while managing scope changes and fee negotiations.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality, tailored solutions that enhance client satisfaction.
- Review and challenge valuation methodologies and assumptions applied to various financial instruments, including DCF models and market multiples.
Requirements
- More than 10 years of experience in executing large and complex valuation engagements, including private equity investments, corporate bonds, business acquisitions, and purchase price allocations.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience applying valuation methodologies, including DCF models and market multiple approaches.
- Hold a recognized professional designation in business valuation, such as CBV, ASA, or equivalent.
- Considered an asset: Graduate diploma (MBA or MSc finance) or other professional designations (CPA, CA, CFA, etc.).
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Skills
- Excellent English language communication skills, including report writing.
- Team spirit with solid management skills.
- Strong business development skills and organizational abilities.
- Strong prioritization abilities.
