Associate/senior associate- m&a fdd (ind as)

Job Title: Associate/Senior Associate
Experience: 2-5 years
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
Work Mode: 5 days WFO
A. Financial Due Diligence (Primary Focus)
Execution of buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence assignments for M&A, investments, and strategic transactions.
Analysis of:
Quality of Earnings
Normalised EBITDA
Net Working Capital
Net Debt
Cash flow sustainability
Review and assessment of:
Accounting policies (IGAAP / Ind AS)
One-off and non-recurring items
Related party transactions
Revenue recognition and cost structures
Preparation of:
Financial Due Diligence reports
Adjustment workings
Investor presentations and data packs
Conducting management interviews and coordinating with target finance teams.
Reviewing SPA-related financial clauses (earn-outs, escrow, working capital mechanisms).
Coordinating with Tax, Legal, Valuation, and Commercial DD teams.
B. Statutory Audit Support (Secondary / As Required)
Supporting statutory audits of Indian companies (listed and unlisted).
Execution of audit procedures under Companies Act, 2013 , Ind AS , and applicable Standards on Auditing (SAs).
Assistance in:
Audit planning and risk assessment
IFC testing (where applicable)
Audit documentation and working papers
Resolution of audit queries
Coordination with internal teams and client finance teams during audits.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
Ind AS / IGAAP
Financial statements analysis
Transaction-related accounting issues
Experience in FDD for Indian transactions (mandatory).
Working knowledge of:
SPA mechanics (NWC, ND, earn-outs, escrow)
Consolidation basics
Financial instruments (preferred but not mandatory)
Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word.
Experience with VDRs and data room reviews.
Qualifications
CA
Additional certifications in valuation or transaction advisory are a plus.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and tight timelines.
Clear communication skills (written and verbal).
Comfortable interacting with senior management, investors, and advisors.
Prior experience working with PE/strategic investors / foreign clients is a plus.
Salary:
As per industry standards.
Why AKM?
AKM Global is a leading tax and consulting firm headquartered in India, with a strong and growing international footprint. Backed by over four decades of expertise, we offer end-to-end advisory and execution services across a broad spectrum, including M&A, India entry strategy, transaction advisory, valuation, transfer pricing and tax litigation. With a team of around 700+ professionals, we partner with Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and innovative startups to provide strategic and future-ready solutions.
We are consistently ranked in the World Tax Guide and World Transfer Pricing Guide by the International Tax Review (ITR) - a recognition of our technical excellence, global standards and industry leadership.
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