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Job description / Role
Deloitte’s Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) practice encompasses a broad range of specializations and services to support clients throughout every phase of the transaction cycle, with specialist team members focus on business modelling, valuations, transaction and reorganization services, forensics and disputes, real estate, capital projects and corporate finance advisory. Deloitte’s strong global presence is complemented here by their local reach and market knowledge. As such a new career in FAS with Deloitte in the Middle East will equip you with a deep understanding of the local and regional business landscape.
With a globally recognized brand and around 200,000 professionals within Deloitte member firms worldwide, Deloitte are well positioned for continued growth and success of our FAS operation in the Middle East.
Our business modelling team works with a broad range of clients across the Middle East, dedicated to helping them in the evaluation of projects, development of business planning tools, debt and equity funding and other reorganization and advisory support. Many projects are completed in a multi-service line environment, involving support from our wider FAS, Consulting, Audit, Tax and Risk services service lines.
The opportunity exists for exceptional individuals at Business Analyst and Associate levels to assist in the execution of a significant pipeline of projects across the Middle East whilst being based principally in Dubai.
Role Responsibilities:
Undertake detailed business modelling work working alongside clients directly as well as reporting to Manager and Director level staff often as part of a larger team.
The work will involve supporting clients in the decision making process through the development and review of complex financial and economic models for a range of government, public and private corporates primarily in Microsoft Excel and related tools. This can include:
- Quickly developing an understanding of the target business and its drivers
- Interpretation and analysis of information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target business
- Review and analysis of historical trading, cash flow and balance sheets
- Development and population of financial projections, and underlying assumptions
- Analysis of alternative scenarios and sensitivities
- Reporting of potential key issues and risks
- Assisting in presentations to senior management and key stakeholders
The role may involve travel within the Gulf region and will require the flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a live deal. Assignments will require individuals to adopt a 'hands on' practical and commercial approach to business modelling, taking responsibility for either discrete work areas or in some instances the majority of modelling project work.
Requirements
- Experience of major business advisory setting (Big 4 or similar)
- Degree in business, finance, or accounting with proven aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Ability to conduct analysis, research and reporting to interpret, validate and reconcile complex data
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Excel and financial model development
- Willingness to travel across the Middle East
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Continued commitment to delivering work of the highest quality
Although not essential, it would be advantageous to have had:
- Experience in corporate finance transactions (e.g. valuations, M&A, finance raising)
- Experience on infrastructure and government related projects (e.g. oil and gas, real estate, construction and infrastructure)
- Report writing including use of Word and PowerPoint packages
- An appreciation of working in the Gulf region and the way business is executed.
- Knowledge of Visual Basic and macro writing
- Arabic speaker
About the Company
Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
- Integrity
- Outstanding value to markets and clients
- Commitment to each other
- Strength from cultural diversity