Associate Director – Valuations & Modelling at Deloitte Consulting

Main purpose of the job  

As an Associate Director in the Valuations & Modelling Services team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of valuation engagements across all sectors, with responsibility for leading on-the-ground teams, managing and coaching staff and leading client-facing delivery. You will oversee business origination and development and will play a vital role in advising leading local and multinational companies on a wide variety of complex and challenging valuation and transaction scenarios. The main projects you will lead will be related to the development of valuation models, buy-side and sell-side advisory, as well as financial reporting valuations. You will manage the execution team in performing fieldwork and be responsible for the overall projects’ progress.

What you will do

• Lead in the development of Deloitte East Africa Valuations Strategy and give meaningful input in the development of the overall strategy for Financial Advisory Service Line;
• Lead implementation of the Deloitte East Africa Valuations Strategy;
• Actively identify sales opportunities in the broader market, lead and assist with client pitches/proposals;
• Manage valuation projects including client interface & management, project risks/issues and coordinate assignment delivery;
• Lead delivery of various projects including Indicative and independent valuations, Fair and reasonable opinions, Purchase price allocation valuations and intangible asset valuations, Going concern reviews, Impairment testing and Fund valuation;
• Review and prepare engagement letters demonstrating technical/risk management awareness;
• Regularly participate in networking activities to build Deloitte’s market eminence, grow market networks with key players and build long-term relationships;
• Take responsibility for quality deliverables including detailed written reports and presentations within agreed timescales and regularly update the Partner on progress; and
• Lead, coach, up-scale and mentor project execution teams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• A recognized professional qualification such as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent.
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years experience in Financial Advisory/M&A/Valuations preferably in a professional services firm.
• Proven experience in project management.

Behavioural competencies

• Strong personal credibility and communication skills, ability to represent the Firm in senior level discussions.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of professionals.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptability and ability to manage change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Sound problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies  

• Excellent analytical skills including analysis of big data and advanced knowledge of financial modeling techniques.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in writing and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk. 

Closing date: 30 November 2022.