Audit Manager - Commodity Trading and Industrial Services

PricewaterhouseCoopers Schweiz; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers Schweiz in Lausanne is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead complex external audit engagements for international clients in energy, commodity trading and industrial sectors.

The role offers leadership across planning, execution and delivery, close collaboration with PwC specialists, and the opportunity to develop diverse teams while delivering high-quality audit outcomes under IFRS guidance.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of external audit experience, including leading complex engagements.
• 2+ years in a managerial role within external audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards.
• Experience in energy, oil and gas, commodity trading, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and completion of complex audit engagements for international clients.
• Assess complex accounting and reporting matters under IFRS.
• Coordinate with PwC teams across countries to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and communicate findings clearly.
• Shape and develop diverse engagement teams through coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to audit transformation with digital tools and data analytics.

Skills

External audit

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Team coordination

English communication

Client relationship management

Education

University degree in accounting/finance

Swiss CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

In our Audit practice, we provide independent and objective assurance that financial records, statements and processes are accurate, reliable and compliant, helping to build trust among stakeholders. You will join an international and collaborative team serving companies in the energy, commodity trading and industrial sectors. Our work combines a deep understanding of complex business models with technical accounting expertise, digital audit tools and data analytics. You will have the opportunity to lead challenging engagements, develop teams and work closely with clients and PwC specialists across our global network.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, execution and completion of complex financial statement audits and group reporting engagements for international clients in the energy, commodity trading and industrial sectors.
• Assess complex accounting and reporting matters under IFRS, including derivatives, fair value measurement, hedge accounting, lease accounting, business combinations and consolidation topics.
• Coordinate with PwC teams and subject-matter specialists across different countries to deliver high-quality audit outcomes within demanding reporting timelines.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and communicate audit findings, technical matters and practical recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Shape and develop diverse engagement teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, active feedback and responsibility for audit quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to audit transformation, quality and operational initiatives by leveraging digital audit tools, data analytics and efficient group-reporting processes.

Your Skill Set

• You hold a university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and have completed, or are close to completing, a recognised professional accounting qualification such as the Swiss CPA, CA, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent qualification.
• You have 5+ years of relevant external audit experience, including experience leading complex audit engagements and coordinating multidisciplinary or international teams, preferably within a Big Four or comparable professional-services environment.
• You have at least 2+ years of experience in a managerial role within external audit, with a proven track record of leading engagement teams, managing client relationships and delivering high-quality audit outcomes.
• You have strong knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards, together with experience in group audits, consolidated financial statements and complex financial-reporting matters.
• You bring relevant audit experience in one or more of the following areas: energy, oil and gas, commodity trading, industrial services or other international and complex business environments.
• You combine strong analytical and project-management capabilities with a collaborative leadership style, high quality standards and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and reporting deadlines.
• You communicate fluently in English.

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.