Associate, Corporate Finance

Job title: Associate, Corporate Finance

Job description: Overview

You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 200,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 154 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this.

KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulated entity through which KPMG LLP’s investment banking services are provided in Canada. KPMG’s Corporate Finance services are principally comprised of merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory and capital advisory services.

We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting independently of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. We have an extensive international network of over 2,600 corporate finance professionals working from 160 offices in 86 countries thus providing KPMG Corporate Finance with a broad local reach and established contacts.

Overview of the opportunity

As an Associate, Corporate Finance Inc. you will develop extensive transaction advisory experience through your involvement in the day-to-day execution of our merger, acquisition, divestiture and capital advisory mandates.
What you will do

• Assist with preparation of transaction documentation such as pitch books, teasers and confidential information memorandums
• Prepare integrated financial models to support decision making for key transaction tollgates
• Assist in identification of potential acquisition targets, purchasers and/or investors.
• Communicate directly with a variety of parties including clients, other advisors and transaction counterparties.
• Assist with proactive business development and deal initiation activities.
• Provide analytical and market research information (i.e. public company pricing multiples, industry research, etc.)
• At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this

What you bring to the role

• CPA and/or CFA designation required
• Post-secondary degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or public accounting
• Proven track record of project execution in a similar fast-paced professional setting
• Strong technical finance proficiency, including knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Keys to your success

• Ability to execute complex deliverables on a timely basis while managing competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative team player that can work independently with minimal supervision

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support at email: cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 Option 3.

For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca. CPA and/or CFA designation required Post-secondary degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or public accounting Proven track record of project execution in a similar fast-paced professional setting Strong technical finance proficiency, including knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles Excellent written and verbal communications skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Keys to your success Ability to execute complex deliverables on a timely basis while managing competing priorities Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Collaborative team player that can work independently with minimal supervisionAssist with preparation of transaction documentation such as pitch books, teasers and confidential information memorandums Prepare integrated financial models to support decision making for key transaction tollgates Assist in identification of potential acquisition targets, purchasers and/or investors. Communicate directly with a variety of parties including clients, other advisors and transaction counterparties. Assist with proactive business development and deal initiation activities. Provide analytical and market research information (i.e. public company pricing multiples, industry research, etc.) At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this

Company: KPMG

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:54:57 GMT