Audit Industries (Senior) Manager

Job Title: Audit Industries (Senior) Manager
Location: Switzerland (Geneva or Lausanne)
Salary/Rate: 130k - 170k CHF Per Annum
Start Date: 30/05/25
Job Type: Permanent

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Audit Industries Manager or Senior Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for managing audits of prominent companies and help our client to grow their dynamic practice through the development of trusted client relationships and high performing teams.

• Manage audits of company(ies) headquartered in Switzerland and/or subsidiaries of multinational groups, including integrated audits under PCAOB and ISA auditing standards of companies reporting under US GAAP and IFRS accounting frameworks.
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess client's satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct daily fieldwork, inform Senior Managers and Partners of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
• Coach more junior audit team members on accounting and auditing matters.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team member's views.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in economics, accounting or finance with professional qualification (ie Swiss, US or other recognised CPA qualification)
• At least 5-7 years audit experience including 1 year managerial experience gained in leading audit teams in an international environment
• Managerial experience in leading an audit team in an international environment, coaching audit staffs and seniors on technical accounting/auditing procedures, liaising with audit specialists (ie. IT, Tax, Valuation)
• Assertive and proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and ability to work in an international team environment.
• Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Hands-on and self-starter individual.
• Excellent ability in documenting accounting positions and in preparing auditing documentation is considered essential, together with ability and willingness to coach more junior team members.
• Experience in data analytics.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Working experience with U.S. accounting standards (US GAAP) and PCAOB auditing standards.
• A strong interest in our profession and client-oriented attitude.
• Strong team player mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries and region.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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