Audit - Assistant Manager - Asset Management - 100%

PwC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland is seeking an Audit - Assistant Manager for Asset Management in Zürich. You will lead audits for asset managers, private equity and investment funds, coordinating international teams and leveraging digital audit tools.

Ideal candidates have multiple busy seasons in external audit, professional qualifications, IFRS/US GAAP experience, and a strong client-facing skill set. The role offers a permanent contract and 100% workload in Zürich.

Qualifications

• Requires at least three busy seasons of external audit experience in international or complex client environments.
• Professional audit qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, US CPA or equivalent is required or highly preferred.
• Strong IFRS and/or US GAAP knowledge with experience auditing judgemental areas and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning, execution and completion of financial statement audits for asset managers and investment funds.
• Audit complex accounting and valuation areas including fair value, investment valuations and financial instruments.
• Coordinate international engagement teams and service delivery centers across locations with timely delivery and quality.
• Build relationships with clients and support IFRS/US GAAP reporting questions.
• Apply data analytics and digital audit tools to identify risks and improve audit efficiency.
• Coach junior colleagues through delegation and feedback.

Skills

External audit experience

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Audit tools usage

Stakeholder management

English communication

Asset management interest

Education

ACA/ACCA/Swiss CPA/US CPA

Tools

Digital audit tools

Job description

Audit - Assistant Manager - Asset Management - 100%

In our Audit - Asset Management practice, we go beyond numbers. We work with leading private equity and asset management firms, helping them navigate complex financial reporting requirements, investment structures and regulatory developments. Our international team combines industry expertise with digital audit tools to deliver insights that build trust among investors and stakeholders. Whether auditing fund structures, assessing investment valuations or coordinating cross-border engagements, you will have the opportunity to expand your sector knowledge, take ownership and develop as a trusted audit professional.

Your Impact

• Take ownership of the planning, execution and completion of financial statement audits for asset managers, private equity firms and investment funds.


• Audit complex accounting and valuation areas, including fair value measurements, investment valuations, impairment models and financial instruments.


• Coordinate international engagement teams and service delivery centers across different locations, ensuring effective collaboration, consistent quality and timely execution.


• Build trusted relationships with clients and support them with questions relating to IFRS, US GAAP and other relevant financial reporting requirements.


• Apply data analytics and digital audit tools to identify risks, improve audit quality and make engagement delivery more efficient.


• Coach junior colleagues through clear delegation, regular feedback and practical on-the-job guidance.

Your Skill Set

• At least three busy seasons of external audit experience, gained within an international or complex client environment.


• Completed or advanced professional audit qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, US CPA or an equivalent certification.


• Sound knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, with practical experience auditing judgemental accounting areas and financial models.


• Experience coordinating audit workstreams across international teams and service delivery centers and managing multiple stakeholders.


• Interest in developing expertise in asset management, private equity, private markets or investment funds; prior sector experience is an advantage.


• Excellent communication skills in English; language skills and knowledge of Swiss or FINMA requirements are an advantage.

About PwC

At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.

Work location

• 8050 Zürich (ZH)

Workload

• 100%

Employment start

• By agreement

Employment duration

• Permanent

By online

• Online form