Experienced Junior Auditor

Forvis Mazars Performance; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Barcelona is seeking a Junior Auditor to join its Center of Excellence, contributing to audit engagements for Swiss and international clients while building technical expertise in IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.

You will work with cross-border teams, prepare working papers and client deliverables, and participate in a structured audit approach. Fluency in English is essential, German is a plus, and a relevant degree with audit experience will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• University or business school studies in audit, finance or accounting.
• At least two years of experience in external audit in a well-structured firm.
• Good knowledge of audit and accounting fundamentals; IFRS knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; able to work in a demanding environment.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements for Swiss and international clients under IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Contribute to audit procedures, including testing, analyses and documentation.
• Prepare working papers, analyses and initial summaries for onshore teams.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables, including reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with audit teams based in Switzerland in an international environment.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

English proficiency

Education

University or business school studies in audit, finance or accounting

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services, operating worldwide across 100+ countries and territories. Join our 40,000+ strong team to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued and success comes from working together. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

As a Junior Auditor, you will be part of the Forvis Mazars Group, based in our Center of Excellence in Barcelona, contributing to audit engagements for Swiss and international clients while developing your technical expertise through audit procedures, analyses, and close collaboration with teams in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in audit engagements for Swiss and international clients under IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss statutory accounting requirements.

Contribute to audit procedures, including testing, analyses and documentation, within a structured audit approach.

Prepare working papers, analyses and initial summaries for onshore teams.

Assist in preparing client deliverables, including reports, presentations and recommendations.

Collaborate with audit teams based in Switzerland in an international environment.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Profile

University or business school studies in audit, finance or accounting.

At least two years of experience in external audit, ideally within a well-structured audit firm.

Good knowledge of audit and accounting fundamentals; exposure to IFRS is an asset.

Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesise information.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a demanding environment.

Proactive, curious and eager to learn.

Languages

Proficiency in English is essential.

German language skills are considered a valuable asset, given the interaction with teams in German-speaking Switzerland.

At Forvis Mazars we are committed to guaranteeing that in our recruitment processes no person will be discriminated against for reasons of gender, age, ethnicity or nationality, religious convictions, or sexual orientation.

We believe in equal opportunities, and we are committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the professional environment; for this reason, the incorporation of people with an accreditable disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively valued.