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TAS FDD - Associate Director China Focused

Employer
Grant Thornton
Location
London, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 17, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Description Summary: An Associate Director must manage all aspects of transactions for the client and the firm, be active in winning new client work, negotiating and closing sales opportunities and managing client relationships. As a Chinese speaker you will the opportunity to work with clients based in Asia undertaking transactions in the UK. In time your role would also involve an element of representing the 1) TAS service line in internal interest groups eg grant Thornton's China Group which focuses on growing our UK - China business and in particular amongst transacting clients 2) Grant Thornton at relevant external events Job Description: Job title TAS FDD Associate Director - China Focused

Location:
London Weekly Working Hours: 37.5

Salary:
Competitive Posting Start Date: 20/08/2019 Posting End Date: 16/09/2019 Overall Role Purpose - An Associate Director must manage all aspects of transactions for the client and the firm, be active in winning new client work, negotiating and closing sales opportunities and managing client relationships. As a Chinese speaker you will the opportunity to work with clients based in Asia undertaking transactions in the UK. In time your role would also involve an element of representing the TAS service line in internal interest groups eg grant Thornton's China Group which focuses on growing our UK - China business and in particular amongst transacting clients Grant Thornton at relevant external events Main

responsibilities:
Manages situations in order to optimise financial returns for the client and the firm. Has built an extensive external network from which to generate and convert leads. Maintains and monitors their network using a structured approach. Represents the firm in relevant territory / sector groups eg China focused groups Supports Grant Thornton engagement leads with relevant clients eg those of Chinese origin Consults effectively with specialists within the firm when faced with complex risk management. Report writing Oversees the report preparation process, ensuring a quality document is produced, which is relevant to the business. Technical competence Manages all aspects of the transaction competently, advising junior team members on technical aspects of the transaction. Assignment management Takes responsibility for a task and gives direction, structure and responsibility to others in order to get the job done by appropriate delegation. Ensures assignments are delivered profitably and with full recovery (above 75%) of billable, chargeable time, with WIP write-outs kept to a minimum. You will have: ACA (or equivalent) CF qualification Previous experience in Transaction Advisory services Language skills (Chinese) would be essential in order to support the significant growth we're experiencing in the number of Asian clients seeking investment opportunities in the UK and the associated in-bound investments Managerial experience Wide experience of client facing work in relevant industrysectors Substantial experience of applying commercial judgement Experience of developing and mentoring staff Developing ability to build and maintain a network of industry contacts Extensive experience of writing and reviewing reports Good working knowledge of MS Powepoint, Excel & Word, internet and email

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