Deal Advisory Senior Manager M&A at KPMG

Description of the role and purpose of the job: * Implementing complex public and private buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, BEE transactions, equity and debt capital raising transactions on behalf of local and international clients. * Managing, mentoring and training colleagues. As a Senior Manager in M&A your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * Leading the day-to-day management of projects * Liaising with the client, their directors and stakeholders * Liaising with the client, their directors and stakeholders * Coordinating and managing other transaction advisors, timelines and deliverables (e.g. due diligence, tax, legal, regulatory) * Performing and reviewing detailed merger models, transaction structuring, capital structuring and other financial analysis * Conducting detailed valuation analysis, including discounted cash flow ("DCF"), trading multiples, transaction multiples and LBO analysis * Overseeing the preparation of investment teasers, management presentations, board materials, information memoranda, and other presentation materials for use in transactions or strategic client / stakeholder dialogue * Coordinating and managing other transaction advisors, timelines and deliverables (e.g. due diligence, tax, legal agreements) * Review and input into transaction agreements * Interaction with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives * Providing leadership, mentorship and supervision to junior staff * Completing risk management procedures from inception, to acceptance and completion of engagements * Managing work-in-progress, billing and collection of invoices * Supporting senior management in origination efforts, industry and sector research and the preparation of bespoke proposals and solutions * Being aware of the environment in which our clients and KPMG operates to identify opportunities and mitigate risk Skills and attributes required for the role: * Strong financial and business acumen with a drive for analytical problem solving * Exceptional verbal and written communication to assist clients with strategic decision making * Strong leadership capability and interpersonal skills with the desire for continual self-learning and mentorship and training of others * Adaptable and able to work with change and ambiguity whilst maintaining credibility and confidence * Exceptional excel modelling skills, with demonstrable experience building DCF, LBO, project finance and / or other corporate finance related models for clients * Demonstrable sales and negotiation skills * Knowledge of the South African regulatory environment including but not limited to Companies Act, JSE Regulations, BEE Legislation, Corporate Tax * Proven experience in project coordination and implementation in the following areas: * Buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions; and / or * Debt and capital advisory, including project finance and inf