Senior Audit Lead - Banking & Asset Management

Kpmg Llp; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Geneva invites you to join our audit practice to lead engagements for banking clients, delivering consolidated and statutory financial statements in line with IFRS and local GAAP. You will assess internal controls across payments, lending, and financial instruments, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, 4–5 years in banking/audit, and a proven ability to manage teams and develop new business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or an equivalent auditing qualification (obtained).
• 4-5 years of audit experience with banks and asset managers; experience in fund audits is an advantage.
• Proven track record in leading audit engagements and managing audit teams.
• Willingness to support business development activities, including client acquisition and tenders.
• Native French language skills and English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Audit consolidated and standalone financial statements for banking clients.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls across key business processes in banks.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to regulatory audits and investigations alongside statutory audits.
• Lead audit engagements by managing resources and supervising team members.

Skills

French (native)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Swiss CPA qualification or equivalent auditing qualification

Job description

KPMG in Geneva invites you to join our audit practice to lead engagements for banking clients, delivering consolidated and statutory financial statements in line with IFRS and local GAAP. You will assess internal controls across payments, lending, and financial instruments, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, 4–5 years in banking/audit, and a proven ability to manage teams and develop new business.