Audit - Assistant Manager - Asset Management - 100%

PwC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Zurich/Schweiz is seeking an experienced Audit professional for the Asset Management practice. You will manage audits for asset managers, private equity firms and investment funds, focusing on IFRS/US GAAP and complex valuation areas.

You will collaborate with international teams, leverage data analytics and digital audit tools, and mentor junior staff. Fluency in English is required; German and Swiss regulatory knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least three busy seasons of external audit experience in international or complex client environments.
• Completed or advanced professional audit qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, US CPA or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP with experience auditing judgemental accounting areas and financial models.
• Experience coordinating audit workstreams across international teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Interest in asset management, private equity, private markets or investment funds.

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 measurements and investment valuations.
• Coordinate international teams and service delivery centers to ensure timely, quality engagement delivery.
• Coach junior colleagues through delegation, feedback and on-the-job guidance.

Skills

Audit experience

IFRS/US GAAP

Cross-border coordination

Communication skills

Data analytics

Tools

Digital audit tools

Job description

## Audit - Assistant Manager - Asset Management - 100%Apply: Zürich: Zug: Full time: Posted Today: 772396WD**Line of Service**Assurance**Industry/Sector**Not Applicable**Specialism**Assurance**Management Level**Senior Associate**Job Description & Summary**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; German language skills and knowledge of Swiss or FINMA requirements are an advantage**Education** *(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)*Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:**Certifications** *(if blank, certifications not specified)***Required Skills****Optional Skills**Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change {+ 27 more}**Desired Languages** *(If blank, desired languages not specified)***Travel Requirements**Up to 40%**Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?**No**Government Clearance Required?**No**Job Posting End Date**