Audit Senior in Zurich

Job description

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our ‘North Star’ guiding our more than 280,000 people – providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly lead our clients into the future.

 

With our Assurance Services, we strengthen public confidence in global capital markets and promote sustainable growth. If you’re looking to develop your individual skills whilst working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, come join us!

 

What you can expect – enriching experiences that will last a lifetime

 
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You will work withsome of the world’s leading travel retail companies and other multi-national clientswhere we provide PCAOB, AICPA or ISA services

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You will help us to grow our dynamic practice through the development of trusted client relationships and high performing teams

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Furthermore, you will be involved in the audits of Swiss subsidiaries and international companies headquartered in Switzerland which prepare their financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and AICPA and are subject to audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

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You will be responsible for testing and verifying the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley 404 testing and other PCAOB specific compliance guidelines

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You will ensure that other members of the team following PCAOB standards and auditing complex areas such as impairment, related parties, and significant estimates

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You will work in a dynamic, international and multicultural environment

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You will benefit from a specific learning curriculum and intensive on the job training

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EY supports your education to become a Certified Accountant and your long-term career planning

What you can contribute – skills for shaping the future

·  Bachelor or Master degree in Business in Accounting and Finance
·  Professional accounting qualification (i.e. Swiss CPA, ACCA, US CPA etc.) or in progress 
·  3 to 5 years of relevant audit experience ideally within a Big 4 accounting firm (exposure to relevant consumer goods industries
·  Solid expertise in SOX 404 reporting/ implementation, component reporting, fair value reporting, ASC 360 & 350 impairment, ASC 842 lease implementation, disposals and acquisitions of long-lived assets, and consolidation/ joint venture accounting
·  Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to: communicate well; establish strong working relationships; maintain a positive outlook; remain calm under pressure; and work as part of a team
·  Strong organization skills with an ability to get the details right while remaining focused on the ‘big picture’
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge in German and other languages is beneficial

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You are excited to travel nationally and internationally

 
 

Do you have challenging plans? Stick to them and realize your goals with us! Design your career with EY in a culture that promotes diversity and education.

 
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International multi-cultural team of highly motivated advisory professionals

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Constant personal development with a steep learning curve – a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learning

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Modern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibility

·  Transparent performance-based recognition and progression system

Become part of our high-performing teams!

Do the next step and apply for this position online . Ref. No: ZUR001H9. For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).