Merger and Acquisition Manager

Job Description : MERGER AND ACQUISITION MANAGER NIGERIA · Identify strategic opportunities, assess their potential, and manage the planning and execution of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures for the organization · Establish a network and cultivate relationships with investment bankers and other intermediaries · A robust, comprehensive process to identify and evaluate potential opportunities, including rigorous idea generation and screening to bring quality acquisition and investment ideas to the senior leadership team. · Partner with Business Unit Heads in developing strategy and acquisition criteria, communicate to investment banking relationships, conduct extensive market research on target companies and proactively recommend target companies. · Lead all stages before, during and after the M&A processes, to ensure that deals make strategic sense, fit in with the forward-looking business plans, are integrated smoothly and fully optimized. · Work with cross-functional teams in developing acquisition business case analyses and executing and interfacing with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Sales, Marketing, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless deal execution. · Lead the negotiation of purchase and merger agreements on commercial Items In collaboration with Internal and external legal counsel · Evaluate and execute other strategic initiatives such as joint ventures and partnership activities. · Provide general transaction and analytic support to the senior leadership team including creation of summaries and presentation materials to communicate recommendations. · Develop integration plans for acquired companies and assist in reporting to the management on integration activities. Will have additional opportunities to lead Integration teams · Work with Treasury and external banks In securing funding for transactions · Knowledge and skills required : · Thorough understanding of the technology enabled services / industry landscape, trends, challenges, and changes. · Global exposure and MNC experience is highly preferred especially in the in Power Project / Gas Processing Plants / Fertilizer Plants / Petrochemicals / Infrastructure Projects will be preferred industry. · Hands on experience in M&A negotiations, execution, and integration · Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams and stakeholders · Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong oral and writing capabilities and the ability to craft and communicate compelling messages to senior leadership team and external business partners; ability to synthesize complex Information for senior leadership review · Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles · High degree of proficiency with Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint Desired Candidate Profile · A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or computer science). · A from a top tier B-school Is preferred · 12+ years of experience in Corporate M&A, Investment banking, private equity, top tier strategy consulting firms or transaction/ valuation advisory division of a public accounting firm.

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