Global Audit Assistant Manager — Asset Management

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

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.