Swiss - Audit Business - Senior Manager - GGN

Job details

Proposed designation

Senior Manager

Role type

• Supervisory Role – Leading and managing a team of up to 6-7 people comprising of graduates and experienced professionals.
• Reporting to
• Senior Manager or above
• Geo to be supported

Switzerland

Work timings

9:00 AM to 5:30 PM IST

Roles and Responsibilities

• We are recruiting for a Senior Manager in the Audit team. Working as a Senior Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:
• Lead ISA and/or US GAAS audits for multinational companies or Swiss subsidiaries of entities publicly listed abroad.
• Plan and manage audits of spin-offs, acquisitions, disposals, and opening balance sheets.
• Manage transaction-based projects involving IFRS / US GAAP (e.g., comfort letters, agreed-upon procedures, registration statement reviews).
• Oversee ISA and US GAAS audit and advisory engagements, including ICoFR (internal controls over financial reporting) design and operational
• testing.
• Serve as technical coach for audit teams on US GAAP matters, as well as audit methodology.
• Review workpapers and ensure documentation quality, consistency, and alignment with audit standards.
• Lead performance coaching, mentoring, and capability building within the offshore team.
• Drive collaboration across onshore and offshore locations, coordinating deliverables and resolving technical challenges.
• Contribute to internal and external training on US GAAP topics and promote knowledge sharing.
• Support innovation and process improvements across audit delivery through digital and analytical tools.
• This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications

Degree in Commerce / Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting.

Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g.CA/ACCA/US CPA).

Additional certifications (if any)

• Work experience
• 8+ years of recent audit experience in ISA and/or US GAAS and US GAAP at a Big 4 firm
• Work experience on US GAAP reporting standards.
• Industry Specific Experience is preferable.
• Mandatory technical and functional skills
• In depth knowledge of external Audit for corporate and/or international clients.
• Experience in group audits as per ISA and US GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments.

Preferred technical and functional skills

• Proficiency/Working knowledge of Adobe Professional would be an added advantage.
• Proven project management and leadership skills, including leading offshore teams and mentoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.

Key behavioural attributes/requirements

• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.
• Recognizing the developmental requirements of team members and set goals to achieve them.
• Effective at inspiring and motivating team members in order to deliver high quality standards.
• Other information
• Interview process: 3 rounds of interview process
• Does the job role involve travelling: No
• Does the busy season apply to this role?: Yes (January- March)