Senior Manager Audit (m/f/d)

About the job

Working at BDO

Unique. Diverse. Ambitious. With more than 30 branches throughout Switzerland, we offer a working environment characterised by local commitment and international professionalism. Together, we generate sustainable growth, encourage diversity, and take responsibility. A strong culture of TOGETHERNESS, attractive benefits, and flexible working hours promote mutual development and allow you to realise your full potential.

Develop your career through your expertise and leadership

Your audit expertise is universally recognised and reflected in the excellence of your analyses as well as the accuracy of your professional judgement. You now wish to have an impact beyond the technical: uniting teams, advising strategic clients, and actively contributing to business development. With us, you will take a key role in managing complex mandates, notably for international groups and listed companies. You will work in a demanding, stimulating, and entrepreneurial environment, alongside passionate experts and a close-knit team offering real prospects for advancement.

Senior Manager Audit (m/f/d)

Challenging responsibilities

• You ensure the operational management of assignments with a solution- and quality-oriented approach
• You organise, monitor, and carry out audit mandates for a varied clientele, in a spirit of partnership and with a high level of demand
• You supervise, motivate, and empower audit teams by giving them the means to progress and aim for excellence
• You play an active role in developing our client base by adopting an entrepreneurial and proactive stance
• You contribute to evolving our service offering and strengthening our market presence
• You continuously develop your technical and sectoral know-how while stimulating curiosity and learning around you
• You are the operational point of reference, capable of coordinating stakeholders and maintaining a high level of demand in complex and sustained contexts, especially during key periods.

Your profile

• Holder of the Swiss expert accountant diploma and certified as an expert auditor
• At least 8 to 10 years of audit experience in Switzerland, including at least three years as a manager with team management
• Successful experience within a Big Four in Switzerland, or a leading international firm
• Proven ability to sign off accounts and make technical decisions autonomously and confidently
• Fluent command of French and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent skills in audit documentation and handling complex accounting issues
• Natural leadership and willingness to mentor: you know how to coach, empower, and develop your team members
• Entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented and focused on business development
• Desire to advance your career, expand your network, and actively contribute to the growth and reputation of our team

Our offer

Personal flexibility

• Work-life balance
• Flexible working hours (annualised working time model)
• Compensation for overtime
• Home office / work at different sites
• Possibility of unpaid leave (sabbatical)
• 5, 6 or 7 weeks of holiday - you choose

Varied and diverse activities

• Comprehensive overview of many companies
• Possibility of responsibility from the start
• Interdisciplinary work with specialists

Personal development

• Support for external continuing education
• Extensive internal seminar offerings
• Promotion programme for senior executives
  

Work-Life Balance – A commitment lived daily

Join BDO

Nadège Devaud
HR Business Partner
+41 21 310 23 75
www.bdo.ch/carrieres