Consultant - Valuation (Audit Support - Purchase Price Allocation) - UAE/ KUWAIT / KSA
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About the Role
EY is seeking a Consultant for the Assurance – Audit Support Valuations team with experience in financial reporting valuations and Purchase Price Allocations (PPA). The role involves supporting audit engagements, preparing and reviewing valuation analyses, and collaborating with audit teams across various industries.
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Responsibilities
- Provide audit support on financial reporting valuations, with a primary focus on Purchase Price Allocations (PPA)
- Prepare and review valuation analyses for intangible assets
- Review and challenge management/external valuer assumptions, forecasts, discount rates, and methodologies
- Apply valuation approaches such as DCF, MPEEM, Relief from Royalty, With and Without, and Market methods
- Develop and review financial and valuation models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
- Conduct market research, industry benchmarking, and comparable analysis
- Collaborate with audit teams to resolve valuation issues impacting audit conclusions
- Prepare clear documentation, working papers, and valuation memos supporting audit findings
- Manage multiple engagements and ensure timely, high quality deliverables
- Support and review work performed by junior team members
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience in valuation, financial reporting valuations, and Purchase Price Allocations
- Strong hands on experience preparing and reviewing PPAs
- Working knowledge of IFRS 13, IFRS 3, IAS 36, ASC 805, and ASC 350
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and documentation capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- MBA (Finance) or CFA/CA preferred
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The Opportunity
- The Assurance – Audit Support Valuations team is seeking talented professionals with experience in financial reporting valuations and Purchase Price Allocations (PPA).
- Candidates should have strong technical understanding of valuation approaches, IFRS/ASC standards, financial modelling, and audit support requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Providing audit support on financial reporting valuations, with a primary focus on Purchase Price Allocations (PPA)
- Preparing and reviewing valuation analyses for intangible assets
- Reviewing and challenging management/external valuer assumptions, forecasts, discount rates, and methodologies
- Applying valuation approaches such as DCF, MPEEM, Relief from Royalty, With and Without, and Market methods
- Developing and reviewing financial and valuation models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
- Conducting market research, industry benchmarking, and comparable analysis
- Collaborating with audit teams to resolve valuation issues impacting audit conclusions
- Preparing clear documentation, working papers, and valuation memos supporting audit findings
- Managing multiple engagements and ensuring timely, high quality deliverables
- Supporting and reviewing work performed by junior team members
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
- 1 to 3 years of experience in valuation, financial reporting valuations, and Purchase Price Allocations
- Strong hands on experience preparing and reviewing PPAs
- Working knowledge of IFRS 13, IFRS 3, IAS 36, ASC 805, and ASC 350
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and documentation capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
- MBA (Finance)
- CFA / CA
- Further studies and/or relevant professional qualifications
- Experience with a leading consulting or professional services firm
What We Offer
- Exposure to complex cross border transactions and multinational clients
- Opportunity to work closely with audit and deal teams
- Long term career opportunities within a Big 4 global firm
- Continuous learning and development to build future ready skills
- Flexibility and tools to help you make a meaningful impact
- Transformative leadership insights, coaching, and growth opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values individuality and empowers voices
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