Kanton Zürich
Zürich
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Tax Auditor 80 - 100%
- 29 January 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the fascinating world of taxation at our cantonal tax office! Develop into a tax expert while enjoying a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Prepare and conduct independent company audits on-site.
- Analyze annual financial statements for tax-relevant issues.
- Engage directly with taxpayers and stakeholders during assessments.
Skills
- Ideally possess a business background and tax-related experience.
- Strong communication skills in German; English is a plus.
- Curiosity and passion for corporate taxation challenges.
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About the job
Tax Auditor 80 - 100%With us, you will develop into a tax professional!
Welcome to the fascinating world of taxes! The cantonal tax office, together with the municipal tax offices, collects taxes for the federal government, the canton, and the municipalities. We support private individuals and companies throughout the entire tax collection process. Around 800 qualified employees are committed to this at the location in Zurich Altstetten.
Corporate taxation is our passion. We combine business management thinking with tax expertise and work on issues that are rarely simple but all the more exciting. We are communicative, make well-founded decisions, and persevere even when it gets challenging. Independent work and mutual support are a matter of course for us. And because not everything is just black or white, we can occasionally "let things slide a bit".
Your tasks
- You prepare audits at companies and conduct them independently on site.
- In doing so, you analyze annual financial statements and clarify tax-relevant matters thoroughly.
- On this basis, you carry out the assessment of legal and natural persons and make comprehensible decisions.
- You are in direct contact with taxpayers, trustees, and other stakeholders.
- Depending on the case, you work with colleagues and actively contribute your expertise. At the same time, you benefit from the exchange with experienced employees.
- You audit companies of various sizes and industries – from small to large, from international corporations to kiosks.
Your profile
- Ideally, you have a basic business education and have already gained professional experience in fiduciary, tax, finance, or accounting.
- You work precisely, persist even with demanding topics, and assert yourself. You communicate clearly in delicate situations, argue factually, and remain steadfast.
- You are curious and enjoy tackling tricky issues in corporate taxation and like to develop professionally and personally.
- You are flexible and willing to regularly attend appointments on site at companies as part of your activity.
- You communicate very well in German, both spoken and written; additional language skills, especially English, are a plus.
Our offer
- You will be carefully introduced and gradually take on responsibility in your mandates.
- You work in an experienced, age-diverse team where knowledge is actively shared and mutual support is a matter of course.
- We train you specifically to become a tax professional and support your professional development, including external specialist courses (e.g., Swiss Tax Conference) during working hours.
- Flexible working hours, home office options, and a modern workplace within walking distance of Zurich Altstetten train station are included.
- The Canton of Zurich offers you a stable and fair working environment with a long-term perspective.
Could we inspire you?
Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you. Please note that we only process applications submitted via our online tool.
For further information about the position, George Adamantidis (Deputy Head of Audit), Mathias Schmutz (Team Leader), or Luca Beirer (Team Leader) are happy to assist you at Tel.: +41 43 259 44 10.
Your new environment: Working at the Tax Office
