The opportunity
- 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
- You will be a part of EY international and multicultural environment
- You will benefit from an intensive on the job training combined with supervision and counselling to support your professional development
Your key responsibilities
Manage audits of company(ies) headquartered in Switzerland and / or subsidiaries of multinational groupsHelp build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistencyAdapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.Direct daily fieldwork, inform Senior Managers and Partners of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.Coach more junior audit team members on accounting and auditing matters.Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.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
A bachelor / master’s degree in either Accounting, Audit & Management Control, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or EconomicsYou are / about to be in possession of a certified public accountants’ diploma or other similar diploma (Swiss CPA, DEC, ACCA, etc.).5-7 years’ experience in external audit, an experience in a Big Four is a plusManagerial experience in leading an audit team in an international environment, coaching audit staffs and seniors on technical accounting / auditing procedures, liaising with audit specialistsYou have experience in Swiss Regulatory audits is a strong assetExcellent verbal and written communication skills in French is required – English and German are strong assets, any additional language is considered as a plusStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to : communicate well; establish strong working relationships; maintain a positive outlook; work under pressureIdeally, you’ll also have
Willingness to learn and adapt quicklyA strong interest in our profession and client-oriented attitudeStrong team player mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries and regionWhat we offer
International team of highly motivated professionalsContinuous personal development with a steep learning curve – a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learningModern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibilityTransparent performance-based recognition and progression systemAcquire a fully accredited corporate MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School, whilst working with EY, completely free