Associate Director

20th September, 2024

About Forvis Mazars
We're a globally integrated audit, tax and advisory firm with offices in more than 100 countries - and we're recruiting for two experienced and motivated Auditors at Senior to Manager level to join our Australian team.

This could be just the right opportunity for you if you....

• Love to travel between home, office and client venues and enjoy the variety that comes with working in different environments.
• Like to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues and find communication and people management easy.
• Are keen to progress to increasing levels of seniority and receive the training and promotions you deserve.
• Believe that a great culture is built on the celebration of collective success.

The Responsibilities of This Role Include:
• Managing the origination and execution of M&A transactions
• Assisting in transaction negotiations and legal documentation
• Providing independent advice to your clients
• Leading project teams
• Managing and developing junior team members in financial analysis, transaction scenarios and research
• Building relationships with clients and other stakeholders, including Legal, Accountants and Bankers
• Identifying new value-adding transaction opportunities for your clients.

The ideal candidate will have:
• 5-10 years of experience gained in Investment Banking/Corporate Finance/M&A/Corporate Advisory or similar
• Experience across all aspects of a transaction/investment process.
• Proven deal origination and post deal management including drafting the initial pitch and evaluation of proposals.
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• A high level of accuracy when completing work
• An inquisitive mind and real commercial acumen
• An ability to express complex issues in a simple, logical manner
• A bright, and energetic personality and possess the ability to use initiative
• The ability to identify and develop new transaction opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present clearly in presentations or pitches including senior level stakeholders

Why Forvis Mazars?
For those who appreciate culture as much as commercial success, Forvis Mazars is the smart choice. It's a place where you'll be challenged to find unexpected solutions. Where you'll gain experience with small and large clients across many different sectors. And where you can be confident your team always supports you.

Everyone who joins Forvis Mazars is valued for the individual qualities they bring to the team. In turn, we invest in making you the best you can be - whether it's through endless learning, or by tapping into opportunities within our worldwide network. At Forvis Mazars, so much is possible.

We believe that our employees should be rewarded for the work that they do and so we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our people. At our Melbourne CBD location you can expect the following:
• International and domestic mobility opportunities
• Learning and development programs
• Social club activities charity and community events
• Study assistance to achieve CA/CPA qualifications (financial support & study leave)
• A diverse and inclusive team environment
• Flu vaccinations
• Flexible working
• Short Term Incentive (STI)
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Discounts on banking & insurance, health insurance, retail and entertainment, health and well-being
• Dress for your diary policy

At Forvis Mazars we nurture an inclusive environment and encompass diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender or ability.