Sale & Purchase Agreement Senior Manager needed at PricewaterhouseCoopers

You will build on an understanding of the nature of Deals products and how an M&A transaction is executed, and be responsible for: 

• Assisting in driving the go-to-market strategy for SPA support services in SA. 
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients 
• Managing day-to-day tasks on engagements 
• Training and coaching lesser experienced team members 
• Supporting partners and directors in delivering client projects 

The role will enable you to: 

• Gain familiarity with key accounting aspects of an SPA and completion mechanisms 
• Be part of the establishment of a specialist SPA team in SA 
• Work with an established and experienced team of SPA practitioners globally 
• Improve analytical and negotiation techniques 
• Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating SPAs  
• Work closely and build relationships with due diligence teams and other advisors, to identify and mitigate risk for clients 
• Develop a strong internal and external network  
• Work in a highly motivated team, embracing flexible working 
• Work alongside a wide range of other advisors in the deal including lawyers and corporate finance advisors 
• Gain significant exposure to the “decision maker” in deals providing significant opportunity to influence the outcome of negotiations at the crunch point on deals 

Skills and experience 

• CA (SA) or equivalent with at least three to five years post articles experience within a Deals/ Transaction Advisory / M&A role; 
• Excellent financial analytical skills and commercial awareness; 
• Work with a high attention to detail; 
• Good understanding of IFRS and accounting standards; 
• Excellent report writing skills; 
• Excellent MS Excel skills; 
• Experience with Alteryx, PowerBI and other data analytics and visualisation tools will be preferable; 
• Adhere to and promote quality and risk management standards; 
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills; 
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and other advisors; 
• Ability to build strong relationships; 
• A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation; 
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise responsibilities across multiple projects; 
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives; 
• A proactive and energetic team player, who works effectively under pressure and can deal with a dynamic work environment;