Senior Associate 1, Financial Due Diligence

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Job Responsibilities

• Prioritize data gathered from financial reports into Excel workbook analyses that provides valuable guidance to the U.S. based engagement team on specific reviews of company financials in the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions

  • Prepare and update document request lists and management meeting agendas

  • Participate in management meetings with the Target Company and discussions with the Client

  • Assist in preparing Quality of Earnings adjustments, Net Working Capital analyses, identifying Debt-like Items, key Points of Interest for consideration in the Report, etc.

  • Review and tie out final client reports to ensure data accuracy of reported numbers.

  • Remotely work and coordinate with RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, and senior management in the U.S. on a daily basis, including some early morning and late evening conference calls.

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, project management, organization, prioritization and follow-upskills

  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the technology tools (e.g., advanced Excel, data analytics tools like Alteryx, etc.) required within assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Relevant experience from Big 4 or equivalent Transaction Advisory Services practice.

  • Qualification - CA/CPA/MBA finance

  • Approximately 2-5 years of related financial due diligence work experience on buy-side and sell-side transactions.

  • ​Ability to prepare industry-specific and other ad hoc analyses for asset management, insurance and specialty finance industries.

  • Deal experience with onshore team including data room management, document request list preparation, management meeting preparation, workbook analysis, Quality of Earnings, due diligence reports, client calls and engagement team calls.

  • Understanding of financial statements, financial ratio analysis, U.S. GAAP accounting standards, financial concepts, etc.

  • Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, and advanced formulas), Word and PowerPoint skills.

  • Strong analytical skills, including operational and financial analysis, benchmarking, and trend analysis

  •.Excellent verbal and written communication skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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