Associate Director

About Mazars
Mazars is an internationally integrated partnership, specializing in audit, accountancy, advisory, tax and legal services. Operating in over 90 countries and territories around the world, we draw on the expertise of 40,400 professionals – 24,400 in Mazars’ integrated partnership and 16,000 via the Mazars North America Alliance – to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.
Mazars in Australia was recently recognised as the Multi-Service Firm of the Year as part of the Accountants Daily 2021 Australian Accounting Awards, following awards for Network of the Year and Professional Development Program of the Year in 2020. You will not find a better environment to achieve your full potential.
The Responsibilities of This Role Include:

• Managing the origination and execution of M&A transactions
• Assisting in transaction negotiations and legal documentation
• Providing independent advice to your clients
• Leading project teams
• Managing and developing junior team members in financial analysis, transaction scenarios and research
• Building relationships with clients and other stakeholders, including Legal, Accountants and Bankers
• Identifying new value-adding transaction opportunities for your clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-10 years of experience gained in Investment Banking/Corporate Finance/M&A/Corporate Advisory or similar
• Experience in running M&A transactions
• Degree qualifications along with either a CA, CFA or similar qualification
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• A high level of accuracy when completing work
• An inquisitive mind and real commercial acumen
• An ability to express complex issues in a simple, logical manner
• A bright, and energetic personality and possess the ability to use initiative
• The ability to identify and develop new transaction opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present clearly in presentations or pitches including senior level stakeholders

Why Mazars?
For those who appreciate culture as much as commercial success, Mazars is the smart choice. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to find unexpected solutions. Where you’ll gain experience with small and large clients across many different sectors. And where you can be confident your team always supports you.
Everyone who joins Mazars is valued for the individual qualities they bring to the team. In turn, we invest in making you the best you can be – whether it’s through endless learning, or by tapping into opportunities within our worldwide network. At Mazars, so much is possible.
We believe that Mazarian's should be rewarded for the work that they do and so we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our people. At our Melbourne location you can expect the following:

• International and domestic mobility opportunities
• Learning and development programs
• Social club activities charity and community events
• Study assistance to achieve CA/CPA qualifications (financial support & study leave)
• A diverse and inclusive team environment
• Flu vaccinations
• Flexible working
• Short Term Incentive (STI)
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Discounts on banking & insurance, health insurance, retail and entertainment, health and well-being
• Dress for your diary policy

At Mazars we nurture an inclusive environment and encompass diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender or ability.