VME - Valuations - Contractor

EY- Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Valuation, Modelling & Economics (VME) – Business Valuations – Staff – Advanced Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting business valuation engagements for clients across the MENA region, working as part of EY’s Valuation, Modelling & Economics (VME) team.
• Assisting in the preparation and development of valuation models for various purposes, including financial reporting, feasibility studies, and corporate transactions.
• Demonstrating capability to independently lead discrete workstreams within a valuation project, including model development, data analysis, and documentation under supervision.
• Collaborating closely with onshore teams, serving as a key support resource in project execution and timely delivery of client deliverables.
• Contributing to client presentations and valuation reports under the guidance of senior team members.
• Providing research support related to industry trends, comparable companies, transaction multiples, and other inputs used in valuation analysis.
• Demonstrating solid technical understanding of valuation principles and a willingness to continuously learn and apply new concepts.
• Leveraging available tools and technologies to improve work efficiency and maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing, respect, and continuous development.
• Supporting other Strategy and Transactions sub-service lines on multidisciplinary engagements when needed.
• Participating in internal initiatives, training sessions, and team-building activities to foster professional growth.

What we look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• You are highly motivated. We’re looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion in providing financial solutions and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• CA / ACCA / CFA or MBA – Finance (preferably from a premier institute) with a good academic background (in the order of highest qualification preference)
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• Prior experience in a similar role at a Big 4 firm or with a top-tier venture capital, investment bank or national accounting firm is required
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to handle complex financial data and valuation scenarios
• High degree of professionalism, reliability, and adaptability, with a commitment to meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and self-development, with a proactive approach to improving skills and supporting team knowledge-sharing
• Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and contribute to larger workstreams, while supporting senior members in ensuring quality and consistency
• Willingness to support and learn from team members, including adopting best practices and incorporating feedback into deliverables
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word for documentation support

We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of your assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region to other GDS locations on a short or long-term basis, whenever required.