Senior Consultant - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Transaction Accounting and IPO Services
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:21 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join EY to shape a better working world with confidence! Experience diverse teams and endless career growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Support clients with accounting questions across various standards.
- Assist in complex transactions and capital market entries.
- Help clients with GAAP conversions and consolidated financials.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in Economics; 2-3 years relevant experience.
- Fluency in German and English is essential.
- Strong teamwork, commitment, and adaptability are crucial.
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Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The world is changing more and faster than ever. Our global promise: „Building a better working world“ guides our more than 300,000 employees around the globe and provides the basis for the work we do every day. With our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting, transaction and management consulting, we lead our clients into the future.
Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services Team provides consulting services across the entire breadth of the finance function. To further strengthen our Transaction Accounting and IPO Services Team in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced, team-oriented, motivated, and committed individual as a Senior Consultant (80-100%).
What to expect from us — experiences that benefit you for a lifetime
- You support and advise our international and national clients from industry, trade, and the service sector on accounting issues (OR, Swiss GAAP FER, IFRS, and US GAAP)
- You support and advise our clients in complex transactions involving acquisitions, sales, and going public. You assist in the representation of acquisitions and the preparation of pro forma and carve-out reports.
- You support and advise our clients on accounting changes and conversions (GAAP Conversions) as well as in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- You will be promoted and challenged through learning on the job. You deepen your knowledge and network from mandate to mandate. EY supports you in your further education as well as in your career planning.
What you bring — skills that shape the future
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics is required.
- At least two to three years of experience in auditing or financial accounting/controlling.
- Good knowledge of accounting according to IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and the Swiss Code of Obligations.
- Fluency in German and English is a prerequisite.
- Interest in continuous education in accounting and/or corporate finance.
- Success factors that will help you advance with us: teamwork, determination, commitment, and quick comprehension.
- Enjoy working in a young, dynamic team and facing a new professional challenge.
Aspiring plans? Hold on to them and realize your goals with us!Shape your career at EY:
- in a culture that promotes diversity and further education
- in an environment that constantly opens new doors for you through knowledge sharing, flexibility, and recognition
- at a modern workplace that offers the necessary flexibility
- in an open and collaborative work culture based on honesty, integrity, and mutual respect
- During your employment at EY, you can earn a recognized, company-owned MBA (EY Tech MBA) in cooperation with Hult International Business School – free of charge. *
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you have the chance to gain a truly extraordinary experience. We equip you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and offer you the global reach and diverse, inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you will develop the skills you need to remain relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will support you on your journey at EY and beyond. Click here to learn more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.
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