Kolkata (AC) - Bangalore Quay - Bagmane Tech Park (KSDC), India
Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement and Disputes – Senior Associate.
SENIOR LEVELSALES & MARKETING
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Financial Due Diligence Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Responsibilities: Key responsibilities are assigned based on an evaluation of the candidate’s professional qualification, relevant SPA and Disputes experience, analytical skills, and a demonstrated working knowledge of transaction value drivers and post-deal issues. As a Senior Associate in the SPA & Disputes team, you will work on EV to Equity bridge analysis, post-deal mechanisms and disputes matters, while collaborating with PwC UK teams on project deliverables. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ● Work in a team performing analytical procedures on accounting and financial data to support transaction value assessments, and visualising insights using Excel and AI tools (training will be provided on these tools); ● Interpret and critically review transaction legal documentation and evaluate completion accounts and locked box mechanisms, identifying areas of value leakage or risk; ● Identify areas which may warrant further investigation / give rise to potential adjustments to price; ● Proactively work with team leaders and team members to manage a workload of multiple projects with competing priorities based on relative importance and urgency; ● Communicating confidently with engagement teams to understand scope and expectations, and present project deliverables once they have been completed; ● Supporting engagement setup from initiation through to completion, understanding workflow management tools, relevant application of AI tools, and ensuring accurate documentation of work performed; ● Participate in a wide range of projects and collaborate across multiple workstreams or teams; consistently demonstrating creative thinking, individual initiative and timely completion of assigned work; and ● Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback. Preferred Qualifications ● Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, with the ability to understand key value drivers in transactions; ● Good knowledge of accounting fundamentals, price adjustment mechanics (e.g. net debt, working capital), and valuation principles; ● Familiarity with valuation methods and transaction mechanisms such as completion accounts and locked box structures; ● Demonstrated ability to analyse complex financial data and legal documents with precision; ● Proven track record of independently managing deliverables and maintaining high quality under tight deadlines; ● Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; ● Self-motivated, with a strong commitment to personal growth and continuous learning; and ● Adaptable and eager to develop new skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Basic Qualifications ● Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; ● Strong written and verbal communication skills; ● Certifications requirement: CA/MBA; ● Good accounting and financial concepts; ● High level of attention to detail; ● 2-3 years’ experience in analysing financial accounting information (for example in audit or FDD); and ● Awareness of business valuations concepts (Enterprise Value vs. Equity Value) and transaction mechanisms (completion accounts vs. locked box). Travel Requirements Not Specified Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.