Senior Assistant - Global Audit Insurance

KPMG

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Key information

  • Publication date:

    02 April 2024
  • Workload:

    80 – 100%
  • Place of work:

    Zürich
Are you ambitious? Desire performance-based recognition and accelerated career progression? Want to be part of a team that is driving change? Come and join the momentum of our Global Audit Insurance team! In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced environment with a highly international, diverse team delivering a digital audit for one of the largest global reinsurance companies.
Your contribution to KPMG
  • Audit consolidated and annual financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS principles accounting standards on-site at our clients' premises
  • Examine the international clients' business processes and workflows
  • Hone your technical expertise working on complex topics and transactions, including the implementation of IFRS 17/9
  • Learn to apply advanced technology and data & analytics to deliver a "next generation audit" through the Digital Auditor program
  • Coordinate the day-to-day business of the audit team in collaboration with the client in order to meet internal and external deadlines
  • Mentor and coach junior staff members as their first point of contact
  • Play an active role to establish a collaborative environment, team culture and client service mindset among the audit team
This is what makes you successful
  • Master or Bachelor Degree (Major in Accounting or Finance)
  • CPA (completed / or on the way to completion)
  • 3 - 4 years of professional experience with group audit engagements and focus on financial services or insurance clients (is a plus)
  • Experience in external audit combined with strong knowledge of US GAAP & US GAAS and US audit methodology and/or IFRS & ISA (is a must)
  • Fluent in English - French or German is a plus
  • You are talented with numbers, detail oriented, work well under pressure and have a client focus
Your benefits
We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.
KPMG as an employer
At Global Audit Insurance, our auditors are accounting, regulatory, internal controls and financial reporting experts focused on delivering quality and value for our clients. They develop relevant audit instruments and tackle audits using cutting edge technology and data & analytics. Based on their findings, they recommend practical improvements tailored to the client's circumstances. Our interdisciplinary teams work in an agile way and are part of a far-reaching local and international network. For this, they rely on the combined strengths of KPMG's global network.
KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.
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Pascal Scacchi
Experienced Hire Recruiter
+41 58 249 29 85
KPMG
8036 Zürich
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