The opportunity
1. You will work with national and international companies active in the banking sector and help us to grow our dynamic practice through the development of trusted client relationships and high performing teams
2. You will be a part of EY international and multicultural environment
3. You will benefit from an intensive on the job training combined with supervision and counselling to support your professional development
Your key responsibilities
4. Manage audits of company(ies) headquartered in Switzerland and/or subsidiaries of multinational groups
5. Help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency
6. Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
7. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.
8. Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
9. Direct daily fieldwork, inform Senior Managers and Partners of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
10. Coach more junior audit team members on accounting and auditing matters.
11. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
12. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members’ views.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role you must have
13. A bachelor/master’s degree in either Accounting, Audit & Management Control, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or Economics
14. You are/about to be in possession of a certified public accountants’ diploma or other similar diploma (Swiss CPA, DEC, ACCA, etc.).
15. 5-7 years’ experience in external audit, an experience in a Big Four is a plus
16. Managerial experience in leading an audit team in an international environment, coaching audit staffs and seniors on technical accounting/auditing procedures, liaising with audit specialists
17. You have experience in Swiss Regulatory audits is a strong asset
18. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French is required – English and German are strong assets, any additional language is considered as a plus
19. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to: communicate well; establish strong working relationships; maintain a positive outlook; work under pressure
Ideally, you’ll also have
20. Willingness to learn and adapt quickly
21. A strong interest in our profession and client-oriented attitude
22. Strong team player mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries and region
What we offer
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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