Assistant Manager – Consulting Department

Kantilal Patel & Co. · Ahmedabad, India

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Manager in our Consulting Department  to work across a diverse portfolio of advisory and consulting assignments. The role requires strong financial understanding, structured problem-solving and the ability to independently manage defined workstreams while working closely with clients and senior team members.

Core Areas of Work

• Transaction Advisory & Corporate Finance:  Financial due diligence, M&A support, transaction evaluation and corporate restructuring assignments.
• Valuation & Financial Modelling:  Business valuations, transaction valuations, financial modelling and related advisory assignments.
• Business & Management Consulting:  Automated MIS reporting, KPI frameworks and business performance reviews.
• Process Improvement & Automation:  Process reviews, SOP development, workflow improvement, reporting automation and technology-enabled solutions.
• Regulatory & Cross-Border Advisory:  FEMA, overseas investments, cross-border transactions and related advisory support.
• People & Performance Advisory:  ESOP advisory, performance management frameworks and related organisation-focused assignments.
• Strategic & Specialised Advisory:  Business structuring, India entry strategy, family office and other management-led advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand client businesses, requirements and engagement objectives.
• Independently manage assigned workstreams and coordinate with client teams.
• Analyse financial, operational and business information.
• Conduct research, benchmarking and financial analysis.
• Identify key issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations and financial models.
• Participate in client meetings and present findings.
• Review work performed by team members and provide guidance.
• Support preparation of proposals and other practice development initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Preferred Qualification:  Chartered Accountant

Experience:  Fresher or 1–3 years of relevant experience in consulting, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate finance, business advisory or related areas.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good business understanding and commercial orientation.
• Structured problem-solving capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage clients and multiple assignments.
• High ownership and attention to detail.
• Strong learning ability across diverse consulting areas.

Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, Zoho applications, automation tools or AI-enabled productivity tools would be an added advantage.

Department:  Consulting / Advisory Department

Reporting To:  Director – Consulting Department

Location:  On-Site, Ahmedabad, Gujarat