Valuations & Business Modeling Professionals - EY Parthenon - Dubai

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The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modelling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purpose etc.

Your Key Responsibilities As a VME Professional within Valuation Modelling and Economics team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. You will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it.

You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth. As part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings. You will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose;

Qualifications & Experience

  • A bachelor's/Masters degree in finance, economics, accounting or business with at least 6 years of related business modelling work experience
  • Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
  • Autonomous with demonstrated experience in handling and developing clients’ relationship, proactive in reporting to Director/Partner
  • Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch idellay with Real Estate Experience.
  • Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc.

Ideally, you’ll also have
  • Have valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
  • Have coaching experience with junior and senior staff.
  • Have expertise in Real Estate financial modeling.

  • Have CFA or equivalent internationally recognized qualification (e.g., RICS, CBV).
  • Have strong understanding of GCC market dynamics and excellent business development skills.
What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals. What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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