Senior Auditor - Financial Services - Zurich

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Zürich; Hybride; CHF 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EY in Switzerland is seeking an Audit Senior in our Financial Services practice in Zürich. You will work on audits for major Swiss and international financial institutions, engaging with cross-border teams and complex banking environments.

We look for 2–4 years of audit experience, currently pursuing the Swiss CPA, and strong knowledge of Swiss and international accounting standards. Fluency in German and English is essential; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of audit experience, ideally in banking or broader FS industry.
• Pursuing Swiss CPA qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss and international accounting standards.
• Understanding of the financial service industry's processes and systems.
• Assertive and proactive with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to network effectively within large organizations and build client relationships.
• Demonstrates integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Fluent in German and English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop productive client relationships and proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Coordinate the translation of the audit strategy to detailed audit programs.
• Grow the practice through trusted client relationships and high-performing teams.
• Be involved in audits of local and international financial service providers applying Swiss or international standards.
• Delivery of FINMA supplementary audits on special audit topics.

Connaissances

Audit experience

German language

English language

Cross-border engagement

Accounting standards

Formation

Swiss CPA qualification in progress

Description du poste

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Assurance Financial Services department performs audit and advisory services for national and international financial services providers. With our innovative services in auditing globally active financial institutions, we make an important contribution to the stability of the financial markets and thus put our purpose "Building a better Working World" into practice in our daily work with our clients.

As the only one of the Big 4 with a specialist cross-border practice dedicated to the Financial Services Sector, we offer our clients seamless, consistent and high-quality services around the globe.

The opportunity

As an Audit Senior in our Financial Services department, you will work on audits of some of Switzerland's largest financial institutions. You will gain exposure to complex banking environments, global audit teams and cross-border engagements while building deep industry expertise in one of the most dynamic sectors of the Swiss economy.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale international audit engagements, collaborate with professionals across multiple jurisdictions and develop into a trusted advisor for leading financial institutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction. Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Coordinating the translation of the audit strategy to detailed audit programs.
• You will help us to grow our dynamic practice through the development of trusted client relationships and high performing teams.
• Furthermore, you will be involved in the audits of local and international financial service providers which prepare their financial statements in accordance with Swiss or international accounting standards.
• Delivery of FINMA supplementary audits on special audit topics

What we look for

• You have at least 2 - 4 years audit experience, ideally gained within the banking, asset management, insurance or broader financial services industry.
• You are currently pursuing the Swiss CPA qualification.
• You have strong knowledge of Swiss and international accounting standards
• Thorough understanding of the current business environment, processes and systems landscape in the financial service industry
• Assertive and proactive approach, good organizational skills
• Ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relationships with individuals and clients, based on doing the right thing
• You demonstrate integrity, respect and teaming
• You have energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead audit workstreams and supervise junior team members on large national and international financial services engagements.
• You are fluent in both German and English, written and spoken. French language skills are considered a strong asset.

What's in it for you

Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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