Protiviti Middle East

•Perform a central role in proactively sourcing the firm’s investments.
•Participate in the analysis, negotiation, due diligence, presentation and closing of new & follow-on investment opportunities.
•Due diligence: Analyze business models and trends; engage with industry consultants; make a case for investment to the firm’s investment committee
•Monitor financial and operational conditions of assigned portfolio companies and follow the related industry dynamics.
•Work with the management and board of portfolio companies to execute growth and operational improvement strategies in order to maximize value of investments.
•Develop thorough understanding of each investment's capital structure and shareholder rights. Utilize understanding of this in the analysis of the portfolio.
•Quarterly value investments for financial and accounting purposes and look at impact on operating plan.
•As needed report key operating events to senior leadership team.
•Key member of small deal teams: Unmatched direct involvement with senior team members to source, analyze, structure, diligence and monitor the firm’s investments.
•Financial modeling; Valuation; Structuring; Due diligence. Skills

•Minimum of 4 years’ experience in banking, management consulting, private equity or operating company experience.
•MBA / CFA not required, but highly desirable.
•Candidates should have graduated in the top of their class from a well regarded undergraduate program.
•Proven ability to manage a team of 2+ analysts.
•Familiarity with primary valuation concepts and theories including DCF valuation methodologies, IRR analysis, comparables, liquidation analysis, etc.
•Strong aptitude for understanding of the financial market, usiness, legal and accounting issues involved in evaluating and investing in private equity.
•Strong people skills in judging capabilities of management of potential portfolio companies and negotiating partnership documents.
•Ability and willingness to undertake extensive (50%+) domestic and international travel. Company Profile

We are a member firm of Protiviti, an international leader in independent risk consulting. At Protiviti we are focused on managing risk to maximize value. This applies to our clients and our employees. We see risk as an opportunity. An opportunity to improve. An opportunity to work with Global 500 firms around the world. An opportunity to help our employees grow professionally and personally. This view has helped Protiviti become the largest independent risk consulting firm in the world in less than 5 years. And we are just beginning. Additional Information Start Date: 2008-06-01 Industry: Accounting/Auditing Job Location: Kuwait Career Level: Mid Career (Over 2 years experience) Employment Status: Full time ¬












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