Expert Accountant

About the job

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Lead complex audits (account closing verification, performance audits) and participate in them
• Implement accounting and professional standards
• Effectively handle complex topics related to governance, internal audit, supervision and subsidies as an active member of interdisciplinary teams
• Provide recommendations that add value to audited organisations and write concise and clear reports
• Give presentations and participate in working groups and projects

What makes you unique

• Education in business administration (university of applied sciences or university), expert accountant diploma with several years of professional experience
• Experience in leading audit teams
• Analytical and synthetic thinking, and ability to work in a structured manner
• Charisma and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, ability to assert oneself and sense of responsibility
• Good active knowledge of two official languages and good knowledge of English

In a few words

By joining the Federal Audit Office, you will apply your auditing expertise in a fascinating context, where you will deal with a wide range of topics and discover various professional sectors. Do not hesitate to send us your application for this varied, exciting and anything but ordinary position, in which you will work with experienced and qualified people to develop public administration, provide recommendations that add value to audited organisations and analyse the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of investments financed with public funds.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Anything but ordinary

The Federal Audit Office is the supreme financial supervisory body of the Confederation. Our role is to check whether the administration uses the Confederation's resources in accordance with the principles of legality, efficiency and economical use of funds. We also offer an independent service for whistleblowers. We thus assist the Federal Council and Parliament in exercising their supervisory duties. Not only do we perform exciting tasks, but we are also an exceptional employer: by working with us, you contribute directly to the success of the Swiss model and ensure that taxpayers' money is used effectively. By joining our organisation with a clear structure and fast working processes, you will have the chance to participate in complex projects in collaboration with 140 other talented colleagues with interesting life paths. Ideal working conditions! Every year, we conduct more than 150 audits, carried out by small tailor-made teams. We constantly discover new areas and analyse the best way to approach the topics that move Switzerland. In addition to extensive technical knowledge and a good general culture, a good dose of intuition and great curiosity are necessary to work with us.

Additional information

For further information, please contact:
Ms Regula Durrer, Head of the Competence Centre for Subsidy, Supervision and Financial Audits, tel. +41 58 46 31052 or
Mr Martin Köhli, Head of the Competence Centre for Financial Audits and Internal Audits, tel. +41 58 46 31068
For personnel matters, you can contact:
Ms Gabi Tschofen, Head of Personnel, tel. +41 58 46 31031
Please apply via our application management system. To do so, simply click on "Apply".

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