Assistant Manager – Restructuring Advisory Full Time

About the job
The Assistant Manager will typically be responsible for overseeing all phases of a project and responsibilities may include:

Performing and overseeing financial analysis on companies to develop findings and recommendations
Assisting the partners and senior manager in preparing and pitching for new assignments
Manage the delivery of Financial Restructuring engagements including cash management, cost reduction, independent business reviews and contingency planning.
Creating space for business development/project work by effectively delegating to the team
Provide advisory services to debtors, creditors and other stakeholders of organisations in transition
Dealing with difficult, complex problems and investigating significant issues
Applying technical knowledge appropriately in the context of individual clients and display both skill and speed in resolving client problems
Assisting in the preparation of restructuring and turnaround plans
Participating in lender and owner negotiations
For bankruptcy engagements responsibilities may include: liaising with bankruptcy lawyers and other professionals; assisting with managing liquidity (including preparing 13 week cash flow forecasts), analysis to support development of business plans and the managing of vendors
Managing insolvent and solvent liquidations across DIFC, ADGM and Mainland jurisdiction
Undertaking investigative work for the benefit of recovering assets for the insolvent estate
Communicating your findings and recommendations to senior level employees and to the client
Coaching and mentoring team members, identifying and dealing with development opportunities in a timely manner
Understanding and applying best practice regarding departmental procedures, risk management and compliance and sets and expels to the team in their application
Preparing reports and recommendations for lenders and other stakeholders

Who we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
Accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred
5 to 8 years of related work experience in the areas of restructuring and turnaround consulting, crisis management, interim management, mergers and acquisitions, or a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with extensive experience developing financial models, including 13 week cash flow forecasts and estimated outcome statements
Working with distressed organization experiencing liquidity constraints and imminent debt defaults, insolvency proceedings, including hands-on experience completing Statements of Financial Affairs, Schedules of Assets and Liabilities, and Monthly Operating Reports
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills
Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communications skills
Availability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed