Date published: 3 March 2025

Saleh, Barsoum & Abdel Aziz has a presence in Egypt for more than 70 years and is a member firm of Grant Thornton International which is part of a global network of 76,000 people in 156 markets around the world.

About the role:

Dynamic organizations require a diverse range of advisory services to support their ambition and drive sustainable growth. As the business of clients expands, our tailored Financial Advisory solutions are designed to help them achieve their goals.

The Financial Advisory team provides independent valuation and financial modelling services to support strategic decision-making, financial reporting, transactions, and regulatory compliance. The scope includes conducting valuations, developing financial models, and delivering insights to enhance business planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment analysis, and risk assessment.

The process of valuing an entity or its assets is a complicated one. A specialized financial advisor can offer the expertise needed throughout the investment process.

Grant Thornton Egypt partners with organizations throughout the entire business deal lifecycle—assisting with strategy, risk assessment, deal execution, and unlocking growth potential to maximize value creation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Managers in carrying out a diverse range of Financial Advisory Services assignments for a multitude of clients (this includes but is not limited to: valuation, business modeling, financial feasibility studies, M&A advisory, financial due diligence, economic and market studies, etc.)
• Working on assignments that include lead advisory roles, corporate restructuring exercises, independent business reviews and client project resourcing.
• Providing high quality client service within set deadlines whilst operating in a commercially intelligent manner.
• Coach junior staff in a mix of technical valuations skills, industry knowledge and soft skills
• Liaison directly with client staff
• Collaborate with different functions within the firm to utilize cross-functional expertise
• Prioritize objectives and contribute to project planning and status reporting.
• Assist in creating and present insightful management presentations and valuation reports

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in business administration, finance, accounting, economics or actuarial science with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial consulting (Financial Advisory/Corporate Finance) or equity research or Investment Banking/ Private Equity preferably in Corporate Finance Department with experience in areas such as business valuations, mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, financial modeling, and re-structuring, raising debt or equity.
• Excellent communication skills, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills.
• Strong analytical, research skills, attention to details and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English (reading, speaking, and writing)
• Professional qualification in completed or in progress (CFA or MBA or MSc, with emphasis on Finance).
• Applies financial analysis, business experience and market knowledge on assignments

Why Join Us?

At Grant Thornton Egypt, you're not just building a career; you're tailoring a journey that's uniquely yours, encouraged every step of the way to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

We are always on the lookout for bright, highly driven talent. People who want to unleash their full potential with us and be part of the change we want to make in our market.

With us, you’ll discover a world of challenging and rewarding opportunities that will bolster your confidence and enhance your capabilities at every turn. You’ll also be part of a supportive network of passionate collaborators and visionary leaders who are dedicated to nurturing your potential.