Manager Job in Calgary; Senior Manager Transaction Services

Job Title     Senior Manager Transaction Services
Auto req ID     12028BR
Location     AB_Calgary
Employer:       KMPG
Category     Management
About Us   
KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG, a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 144 countries and have more than 152,000 professionals working in member firms around the world.

Our service is designed to help identify risks inherent in these types of transactions, and to find practical solutions to manage these risks.  We offer start-to-finish support in the acquisition process, including input on strategy, early identification of risk areas, coordination and execution of due diligence investigations (financial and commercial) and input and advice on contract terms geared to reduce risks. We also get involved in assisting our clients with a host of services surrounding closing the transaction and post-deal integration.
Our TS clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, as well as private corporations, both domestic and international.  Our people are motivated self starters with expertise in finance, valuation, tax, accounting and financial reporting. Our network is global.

KPMG Professionals Are...
Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:
•Strong work ethic
•Thrive on challenges
•Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.

 Position Summary
KPMG's Transaction Services is currently looking for professionals in our Calgary, Canada office at the Senior Manager level. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the transaction cycle.

 Job Requirements
•             5 to 7 years of accounting and/or finance experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment
•            CA or equivalent or previous mergers and acquisition experience in an advisory, corporate, or private equity environment
•            Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment
•            Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•            Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•            Strong analytical skills
•            Strong report writing skills
•            Proven experience and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
•            Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally
•            Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
•            MBA, CFA holders/candidates are encouraged to apply
•            Fluency in other languages is desirable (Mandarin, Spanish, French, etc.)

Job Duties:
•            Identifying key issues, carrying out the relevant financial analysis, interpreting results, and reporting key findings
•            Evaluating a business’ historical performance and sustainability of earnings/cash flows, working capital cycles, financial projections, key contractual commitments, accounting policies and management control environment
•            Undertaking larger assignments reporting to a Partner
•            Establishing credibility with clients as a representative of KPMG Transaction Services
•            Developing relationships with current and prospective clien
•            Working with senior client executives, attorneys, and private equity investors
•            Writing detailed reports and analysis
•            Drafting proposals
•            Contributing to the effective working of the team and development of team morale
•            Developing thought leadership ideas around Transactions and the Oil and Gas industry
•            Training staff on technical diligence matters and communication skills with a focus on assessing the impact of findings on valuation and board-level reporting

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Deadline: 13-02-2014

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