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Associate/Assistant Manager - Valuations - Corporate Finance – Tangible Asset Valuations

Job Summary:

The Valuation team are seeking candidates to apply for the role of associate to support the fixed asset valuations group, based in London. The tangible asset valuations team is a part of a wider Valuations team and advises on the value of machinery and equipment and other tangible asset classes in a wide variety of contexts including commercial valuations, accounting and financial reporting purposes, tax and insurance valuations.

Whilst relevant experience is preferred, the ideal candidate will have enthusiasm to learn, an inquisitive mind and a growing interest in capital intensive sectors including inter alia energy and natural resources and general manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include the following:
- Perform research and analysis as required and share findings in a well-presented manner to the Engagement Team
- Development and maintenance of valuation models.
- Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues, developing valuation parameters, elevating and consulting with other team members as required
- Brief, manage, prioritise and review the work of one or more junior colleagues including our offshore team
- Day-to-day contact with the client including attending client meetings and drafting client communications.
- Responsibility for one or more team initiatives
- Actively supports the team in relationship management initiatives for business development initiatives
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Strong quantitative and excel skills, experience with data analytics programs such as Tableau, PowerBI, Python, is advantageous;
- Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis;
- Engineering background, experience as a fixed asset valuer (ideally gained in a professional services environment) or experience with management of fixed assets is favourable;
- Primary understanding of the range of valuation methodologies including direct and indirect cost approach, calculation of effective life, consideration of physical, functional and economic obsolescence
- Financial analysis and/or accounting knowledge advantageous;
- Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence and solid influencing skills; and
- Currently hold or are working towards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) / American Society of Appraisers (ASA) qualification or equivalent.

Associate - Corporate Finance – Investment Analytics (Valuations Modelling) - London Based

Job Summary
The Investment Analytics team, which is a specialist modelling team in the Valuations practice, is seeking an experienced hire to join the team at Associate level, based in London.

As a member of the Investment Analytics team, you will work on Valuations engagements which require a significant modelling component. This will primarily be when we will be releasing our valuation models to clients, or helping them to prepare models for buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Investment Analytics is a growing team within Valuations and we are keen for somebody to join who is committed to helping the team develop and expand. You will be an integral part of a team and will be directly involved in Business Development, future recruitment and team training.

The team is advising on complex and global valuation assessments in the context of transactions, accounting requirements and valuations for reporting purposes to the fund investors.

Key responsibilities include the following:
- Construction and maintenance of valuation models
- Construction of transaction and investment case models
- Design, perform and interpreting advanced financial analysis with minimal guidance
- Brief, manage, prioritise and review the work of one or more junior colleagues including KGS
- Takes responsibility for ensuring project planning, monitoring and administration is completed in an appropriate and timely manner
- Provide guidance and mentoring for junior team members
- Day-to-day contact with the client including attending client meetings and drafting client communications
- Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested valuation methodologies and approach, elevating and consulting with other team members as required
- Producing written reports tailored to client’s specific needs and requirements on the project
- Clearly presents key issues from analysis to the clients as well as presenting at internal department meetings
- Takes responsibility for one or more team initiatives
- Actively supports the team in relationship management initiatives for business development initiativesThe successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- ACA or equivalent qualification
- Background in modelling would be advantageous (high excel proficiency and experience in building financial models)
- Understanding and familiarity with a range of valuation methodologies discounted cash flow, income and cost approach
- Strong quantitative skills
- Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis
- Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence and solid influencing skills
- Strong project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proven record of getting quickly up to speed and gain in-depth understanding of the business operations, the industry and the economy in question

The Valuation team is seeking an experienced valuations specialist to support the team at Associate level, based in London. The team advises on complex and global valuation assessments at all stages of the deal cycle for different purposes (Business Valuations, Fund Valuations, Pricing Analysis, Fairness Opinions, Expert Witness, Purchase Price Allocations).

Key responsibilities include the following:
- Construction and maintenance of financial and valuation models.
- Design, perform and interprets advanced financial analysis with minimal guidance.
- Perform research as required into clients/industries/other and share findings in a well-presented manner to the Engagement Team.
- Brief, manage, prioritise and review the work of one or more junior colleagues including our offshore team.
- Works with Engagement Leaders to take responsibility for ensuring project planning, monitoring and administration is completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Day-to-day contact with the client including attending client meetings and drafting client communications.
- Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested valuation methodologies and approach, elevating and consulting with other team members as required.
- Producing written reports tailored to client’s specific needs and requirements on the project.
- Clearly presents key issues from analysis to the clients as well as presenting at internal department meetings.
- Takes responsibility for one or more team initiatives.
- Actively supports the team in relationship management initiatives for business development initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

- ACA or equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years of experience using a range of valuation exercises and methodologies including Capital Asset Pricing Model, Income approach (Discounted Cash Flow), Market approach, Cost approach and Purchase Price Allocations.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of S&P Capital IQ, ThompsonOne would be beneficial?
- Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality analysis and report drafts.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Display a team ethos with a collaborative approach to executing work.
- Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative and confidence.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proven record of getting quickly up to speed and gain in-depth understanding of the business. operations, the industry and the economy in question.
- Prioritisation, time management and planning are a key skill for this role.

KPMG’s Tax Valuation Services (“TVS”) works with a broad spectrum of clients, from high net-worth individuals to large blue-chip corporates, in establishing the tax market value of shares, intangible assets and other business assets, using an array of valuation methodologies and techniques. Internally, the team works closely with KPMG’s Reward and Transfer Pricing teams, as well as providing support on M&A engagements.

To support the ambitious growth plans of the TVS team, KPMG are seeking to recruit Manager level candidates The successful candidates will enjoy the potential for rapid personal development and will play a fundamental role in ensuring the success of the team’s ambitions. They will be exposed to a variety of complex and challenging valuation work across a broad range of industry sectors. An enthusiasm for understanding the commercial motivations of businesses is a must!

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Director and Senior Managers, manage the entire lifecycle of valuation projects from business development to delivery.
• Carry out detailed business analysis to support valuation.
• Supervise the preparation of valuation reports and letters.
• Take responsibility for both internal and external client communication to ensure a streamlined approach to project execution.
• Develop internal and external networks to establish relationships and build business.
• Supervise valuation research, using data sources such as Companies House, Thompson One and especially Capital IQ as well as effectively using the offshore research team.
• Provide training and coaching to develop junior staff.

Experience and Background:

Ideally, candidates should have:
• Experience in valuations of shares and other assetsKnowledge of valuation methodologies such as earnings multiples, DCF and option pricing models.
• IFRS 2 valuation experience is beneficial but not essential.

However, candidates with a basic understanding of valuation techniques, strong commercial awareness and enthusiasm to learn will also be considered.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant financial qualification, e.g. ACA, CTA, CFA (although candidates with sufficient relevant experience shall also be considered).
• Comfortable using MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Strong analytic and research skills, together with the commercial awareness to identify how businesses create value.
• Outstanding project management skills to work concurrently across multiple projects to deliver high quality work on time and in budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Team

REVA comprises a team of Chartered Surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers based across the UK with representation in London, Manchester and Leeds. The team provides assurance on real estate valuations provided for inclusion within company accounts. The team is seeking valuation experts to support audit teams at Manager level; more senior positions may be considered depending on the skills and experience demonstrated. The roles are within the Audit function and will be located in Manchester or London.

The Roles and Responsibilities

•To work closely with audit teams across the UK to review valuations and supporting information provided by their audited entities.
•To help audit teams to robustly challenge management’s key assumptions and judgements with an appropriate level of professional scepticism.
•Attend and chair external meetings and conference calls between audit teams, clients and their advisors.
•To deliver a report concluding whether the values proposed are reasonable highlighting any areas of risk.
•Assist senior members of REVA to manage resources and allocate jobs to the team members.
•Provide support on tenders and proposals for new Audit engagements where valuation expertise is required including attending and potentially presenting at formal pitches as necessary.
•Assist the team in sharing market and technical knowledge by delivering training and presentations to the audit teams on real estate matters.
•Assist REVA to deliver the business plan by providing specialist valuation expertise in order to help to deliver on firm wide audit quality goals.

The Person -Qualifications and skills

•Candidates should be MRICS qualified with numerous numbers of years PQE and should ideally have RICS Registered Valuer status.
•Candidates should have a good understanding of the RICS Valuation – Professional Standards and their implication for valuations.
•Sound knowledge of valuation of the main commercial sectors (office, industrial, retail) including student accommodation and PRS/BTR.
•Candidates with a good knowledge of trading valuations including hotels and care homes would be of particular benefit for one the roles.
•Strong valuation skills and experience of using Argus ValCap, Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer.
•Good knowledge of methodological approaches and technical issues involved in the valuation process including development appraisals.
•A good knowledge of property “general practice” matters including leases, legal titles, environmental and construction issues and their impact on value.
•Ability to understand and analyse property valuations \\ development appraisals \\ cash flows using input from your own research and contacts.
•Ability to build strong relationships whilst working within a strong risk mitigating and compliance driven culture.
•Excellent time management skills and ability to work on and deliver several projects concurrently.
•Exceptional communication skills with a well-developed ability to write concise reports along with the ability to discuss \\ present any property matters to the audit team and clients when required.
•Diligence, with an eye for forensically analysing reports, valuations and data.
•Good Microsoft Excel skills.