Deloitte Financial Advisory - Associate Director - Turnaround & Restructuring Jobs in Midrand South Africa
Deloitte Financial Advisory - Associate Director - Turnaround & Restructuring Jobs in Midrand South Africa
Company DescriptionAbout DeloitteDeloitte is a leading global provider of audit and audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com
Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.
About the Division
Our Financial Advisory team specialises in taking facts and figures and then adding insight and expertise to maximise value and impact for our clients. Our integrated approach means our clients enjoy ‘one point of call’ that encompasses every aspect of a transaction.
Together with other Deloitte services such as Tax, Consulting and Legal, we provide a comprehensive solution to clients, using global best practice and our global and local network.
li>Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.
Our Financial Advisory – Turnaround & Restructuring team works closely with:
Management and boards of distressed companies to stabilise crisis situations, helping to turnaround underperforming businesses and (when necessary) help them to restructure their balance sheets; and
Lenders to companies in distress who require advice throughout a restructuring negotiation alongside analytical support and insight (e.g. liquidity reviews and independent business reviews of borrowers).
Job Description
About the Job
As an Associate Director in the Financial Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with responsibility for leading on-the-ground teams, managing and coaching junior staff and supporting the partners and directors in client-facing delivery.
The nature of work that you will get involved in may include:
Managing specific work streams on financial restructuring engagements on a day to day basis, including:
Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the director/partner in managing external stakeholders as well as managing T&R team members and other service line teams involved
Supporting management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans
Developing, analysing and presenting restructuring options using input from other teams, where applicable
Liaising with the Company’s lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation including the documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.)
Managing small teams and creating effective delegation and development opportunities for individual team members
Understanding and actively managing the Firm’s risk from take-on through to completion of engagements
Actively support business development activities using your own contact network as well as supporting partner-led marketing and sales activities
Actively support business development activities using your own contact network as well as supporting partner-led marketing and sales activities:
Identify and pursue potential opportunities using your own network
as well as participating in existing business development programmes and key client accounts
Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Deloitte services to existing clients
Lead marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events
Actively support practice and talent development:
Provide on-job coaching and development to staff
Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring
Support wider training initiatives
Qualifications
To qualify, you should have the following skills:
Financial restructuring experience gained either as a senior advisor within a professional services firm, consultancy, investment bank or in a workout/ restructuring team (minimum of 7 years)
Strong understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation
Good understanding of the restructuring marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers)
A developing network of relevant contacts in the market
Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of business rescue legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful
Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of leading clients/ providing advice in difficult situations
Strong project management skills
Ability to lead teams and develop people
Commitment and willingness to work under pressure, sometimes long hours, always putting the client at the centre
Flexibility to transfer skills into complementary offerings such as Debt Advisory or Turnaround and Performance Improvement if market conditions change
Ambition to learn and develop further
Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite
Additional Information
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose: Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
Influence: Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
Performance drive: Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
Strategic direction: Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
Talent development: Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
Technical Competencies
Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge
Demonstrated leadership skills
Sales skills
Proven ability to manage and execute projects
Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals
Excellent report writing skills
Good financial knowledge
Sound business acumen
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
Strong client delivery focus
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
Focus on quality and risk
Sound problem solving ability
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Deloitte Financial Advisory - Associate Director - Turnaround & Restructuring Jobs in Midrand South Africa
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