Global Asset Management Audit: Assistant Manager

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

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.