Manager- IPO Advisory

Job Description:

Manager – IPO Advisory

Looking for an experienced professional with significant Initial Public Offering (IPO) readiness / IPO advisory experience, to join our high performing team in the UAE as a Manager.

1. A) IPO Readiness

• Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the company's financial position, operations, equity story, financing options available, dividend policies, corporate policies and governance structure to determine its readiness for an IPO.
• Provide strategic guidance and expertise to companies considering an IPO and manage the overall IPO process.
• Identifying potential areas of improvement and providing recommendations to enhance the company's financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Collaborating with various teams within the company wanting to go IPO, such as finance, legal, and operations, to gather relevant information and assessing the company's preparedness for the IPO process.
• Analyzing market conditions, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to develop a strategic plan for the IPO.
• Advicing on changes to group structure and jurisdiction that could be attractive to investors and composition of internal / external resources required to steer the organization towards a successful IPO
• Establishing an initial IPO base case including a gaps analysis determining potential weaknesses and improvement opportunities based on benchmarking against industry best practices given context, size and scale of operations
• Experience in IPO readiness, IPO reporting accountant work and IPO remediation projects focusing on supporting companies with financial reporting, governance and IPO execution such as Financial Position and Prospects Procedure and working capital reporting, will definitely be a plus.
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations related to IPOs, such as securities laws, stock exchange regulations, and corporate governance standards.

1. B) IPO Advisory

• Advising the company's management team on the overall IPO process, including timing, structuring, and pricing considerations.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of the IPO prospectus, financial statements, and other required documents to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Providing guidance on investor relations strategies, including roadshows, investor presentations, and communication plans to promote the IPO to potential investors.
• Coordinating with external parties, such as underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors, to facilitate a smooth IPO process.

1. C) Post IPO Integration

• Assisting the company in effectively transitioning from a private to a public company following the IPO.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategies for post-IPO integration, including organizational restructuring, talent management, and operational improvements.
• Monitoring and assessing the company's compliance with post-IPO regulatory requirements and financial reporting obligations.
• Providing guidance on investor relations activities, shareholder communications, and corporate governance matters post-IPO.
• Identifying and addressing any challenges or issues that arise during the post-IPO period, such as market volatility, investor expectations, or changes in the competitive landscape.