Qualified Accountants (Switzerland)

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Switzerland

Qualified Accountants,

We have multiple openings for newly qualified Chartered Accountants with at least two or three years' external audit and/or Accounting experience to join leading accountancy firms in Switzerland. 

 If you looking for an opportunity to expand your horizons while gaining international experience and strengthening your industry savvy. Switzerland can offer you a world-class experience exposing you to some of the most challenging and innovative products in today's markets.

 Roles & Responsibilities:

Seniors in audits will predominantly be assigned to hedge funds, mutual funds, funds to funds, asset management, private banking and/or Insurance and reinsurance companies. Responsibilities for the senior will vary depending upon the scope and nature of the engagement. Each senior is responsible for the entire audit from planning to report issuance. Some engagements are staffed with assistants; however on most engagements the senior must complete all sections independently.

The standard responsibilities of an audit senior include:

• Supervise financial reporting and Statutory filing and compliance assurance engagements of clients
• Apply technical knowledge of SWISS GAAP, IFRS and International Accounting Standards, to enable effective completion of audit engagements
• Supervise multiple concurrent engagements with professional staff and direct the preparation and completion of reports, accounts and financial statements
• Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, reporting directly to managers and partners of engagement status, and managing performance of assistants
• Conduct risk and business cycle analysis of clients’ business to develop appropriate audit plans to address identified risks and to ensure accurate reporting
• Be involved in the process of providing advice and assistance to clients on issues relating to accounting, taxation (if applicable), internal controls, and regulatory and financial reporting
  Mentor assistants by counseling and assisting them in the management of all aspects of their work lives and in obtaining their career objectives.
• Contribute to the development of assistants through on-the-job and in-house training and development courses

 ACA, CA, CPA, ACCA qualification.

• At least 3 years audit experience with a public accounting firm
• Strong in-charge or senior experience
• High degree of competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral skills as well as excellent presentation skills
• Ability to produce and review complex financial statements and proposals
• Outstanding people skills with the ability to work with all levels.
• Can speak either German or French

To apply:

Interested persons can send their CVs directly to: Steve Mash info@cvpersonnel.com or visit www.cvpersonnel.com 

Please feel free to send us an email if you would like to discuss this further, looking forward to hear from you.

Regards,