Valuations Manager at Ernst & Young

Key responsibilities

• As a Manager in the Valuations, Modelling and Economics team, you will be responsible for the day to day execution of valuation projects and have the opportunity to lead EY teams and manage interactions with client management and senior members of the EY team.
• You will undertake valuations in East Africa and internationally for various purposes including, M&A, tax, financial reporting and litigation.
• You will gain insights into complex valuation issues and structures and will be tested on the application of valuation theories and techniques to practical, real-life situations. You will also be responsible for training junior team members (on the job and in formal training sessions) and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards of quality.
• Our projects typically involve managing multiple stakeholders and thus requires you to give the best advice using your knowledge and experience to provide the best outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Managing clients’ expectations in relation to deliverables
• Building and sustaining relationships with colleagues across the business, supporting them and promoting a collaborative culture
• Managing your projects to ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensuring that all risk management protocols are followed throughout a project’s lifecycle
• Help develop the Valuations, Modelling and Economics practice through business development activities on key and strategic accounts

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper honours or equivalent in any relevant fields of study, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or International Business.
• Proven experience of providing or contributing to valuation projects in a client-facing role.
• Previous valuation experience in a professional services/Big 4 Firm or in an investment banking entity of a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong project management and organisation skills.
• The ability to demonstrate intellectual rigor, curiosity and commercial awareness, combined with first-class numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work as part of a diverse team and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.
• CFA/CPA/CA/ACA/ACCA or similar financial qualification

Ideally, you’ll also have (not compulsory but highly advantageous)

• Financial modelling skills including experience building models
• MBA, Master in finance or other relevant post graduate qualification
• Specific industry expertise (financial services, consumer products, energy, telecoms, healthcare etc.) or Asset/valuation expertise (intellectual property, complex securities, experience in tax or fund valuation)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as VBA etc.