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We are currently looking for a Financial Advisory Consultant. The job descriptions and requirements are detailed below:
Key Responsibilities
Financial Due Diligence
- Support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements across M&A transactions, investments, and restructurings.
- Collect, organise, and rigorously assess target company financial data (management accounts, audited financials, data room materials) to evaluate data quality and completeness.
- Identify and quantify key financial risks, including quality of earnings adjustments, normalised EBITDA, working capital trends, net debt, and off-balance-sheet exposures.
- Prepare and present detailed financial analysis covering revenue drivers, cost structures, margin trends, and cash flow sustainability.
- Formulate well-reasoned findings, red flags, and deal recommendations in clear written reports and client presentations.
Business Valuation
- Conduct business valuations using appropriate methodologies, including Market/ Transaction multiple, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), etc.
- Build and maintain robust financial models and valuation models; stress-test assumptions and perform scenario/sensitivity analysis.
- Assess and benchmark valuation multiples against industry peers and market data for transaction pricing and fairness opinion purposes.
- Support purchase price allocation (PPA) and impairment testing assignments in accordance with IFRS and VAS standards.
Financial Modelling & Forecasting
- Develop integrated three-statement financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for deal evaluation, business planning, and investment analysis.
- Prepare and review financial forecasts, business plans, and budget models; challenge assumptions based on industry benchmarks and management discussions.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, concise summaries and visualisations for senior management and client decision-making.
Transaction Advisory & Client Delivery
- Actively participate in cross-functional deal teams, coordinating with legal, tax advisory teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables (reports, databook, memos, etc.) in accordance with Forvis Mazars Group global guidelines and templates.
- Engage directly with clients and counterparties to gather information, communicate findings, and support decision-making and negotiation processes.
- Contribute to cross-border engagements by collaborating with other APAC Financial Advisory teams, ensuring consistent quality and methodology.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, or CPA Australia are highly preferred.
Experience
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in transaction advisory services, or external audit at a Big 4 firm or equivalent. Candidates with experience in corporate finance, private equity, investment banking, or M&A advisory roles will also be considered.
- Exposure to M&A deal processes, including data room review, management Q&A sessions, and report writing is a strong advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of VAS and IFRS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required and experience with PowerPoint, Word for client presentation preparation is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial databases and deal platforms (e.g., Capital IQ, VDR platforms) is a plus.
- Ability to critically analyse financial statements, identify anomalies, and draw well-supported conclusions.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, demonstrated teamwork ability and cross-border team environments.
- High attention to detail, professional integrity, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a growth mindset and genuine interest in developing expertise in financial advisory and transaction services.
What We Offer
- Exposure to high-profile M&A and investment transactions across diverse sectors in Vietnam and the broader APAC region.
- Opportunity to work as part of a globally integrated network (Forvis Mazars Group) with access to cross-border deal teams.
- Clear career progression pathway from Consultant to Manager level with structured mentoring and performance reviews.
- Support for professional qualification pursuits (CFA, ACCA, CPA Australia) including study and exam fee sponsorship.
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