Tanzania- Transactions Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

31-May-14

Reference Number:

ADSP00139

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
Purpose of the Job:

Leading and managing complex engagements to provide Transactions services to clients (both public and private sector) on corporate strategic acquisitions, divestitures & sell side advice, private sector participation (PSP)/public private partnerships (PPP) 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, market assessment surveys,  portfolio reviews, business and share  valuations, financial reviews, feasibility studies, business model/PSP/PPP options analyses, Public Sector Comparator assessment, value for money analysesidentifying potential investors, facilitating sale negotiations and deal completion for clients both public and private sector.
• 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 underperforming 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/MSc (with business/accounting/finance orientation) is an added advantage
• CFA or equivalent 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, Transport and Water
• Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls

Job Related Skills and Competencies:
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• 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

Shortlisting will begin immediately

 

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