Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence (FDD) General, Manager

Job Description & Requirements Our deal advisory team provides holistic client solutions for buying, selling, partnering, funding and fixing. The Transaction Services team focuses on due diligence assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs, market entries, financing and other transactions. The team also helps clients identify upside opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to satisfy the due diligence requirements of underwriting banks. Responsibilities • Engagement leadership: Effectively leading multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments • Business development: Building, commercialising and sustaining relationships with top management team members. You are required to develop TS offerings focusing on specific sectors, themes and/or clients (eg – TMT, consumer, financial services, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, real estate etc.). You are expected to be comfortable in sharing asset opportunities to clients and provide regularly input into horizon scanning activities. • Risk management: Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively • Team development: Identify and accelerate leadership development in team members by establishing appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer • Personal development: Participate in the career and skills development of more junior staff and acting as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm • Performance management: Coaching and mentoring junior staff in the department. • Deliver quality services: You are required to monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). You are also to be proficient at managing multiple priorities. • Advisory skills: You are to utilize your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser. Experience, skills and qualifications • Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ISCA or equivalent • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes • Good analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions • Good knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word) • Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while sustaining a high standard of work quality across multiple geographies in a fast-paced environment • Establishes positive working relationships and fosters collaboration across teams and functions. • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills • Ability to demonstrate experiences in collaborating effectively with senior management teams at client organizations. • Will be working with Japanese Clients. Proficiency in Japanese language is a must. • Willingness to travel. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.