Audit & Assurance (Assistant) Manager, Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) / Audit & Assurance (Assistant) Manageress, Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM)

Basic Information

Business Line: Audit & Assurance

City: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Zurich

Experience Level: Experienced

Working Time Percentage: 60% - 100%

Date Published: 29-May-2025

Req #: 19184

Job Description

Location: Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano

Work Pattern Percentage: 60-100%

Promote a Culture of Sound Quality & Risk Management

Deloitte's Audit & Assurance practice assists our national and international clients in achieving their corporate goals, managing risks, and enhancing business performance. Alongside this, we prioritize managing risks within our own organization to maintain our reputation for high-quality Audit & Assurance services. The highest priority of our Audit & Assurance strategy is to serve the public interest and sustain trust in our services. As part of the Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) team, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert for the Audit & Assurance practitioners, advising and supporting the business in risk mitigation to safeguard our reputation while enabling the achievement of business objectives.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Provide AQRM support to our Audit & Assurance practitioners across all offices in Switzerland, engaging in various industries.
• Participate in accounting discussions adhering to international (USGAAP, IFRS) and Swiss standards (Swiss GAAP FER, Swiss Code of Obligations).
• Address audit methodology questions and provide consultations regarding internal (Deloitte Audit Methodology) and external requirements (e.g., U.S. GAAS, International Standards of Auditing (ISA), Swiss Standards on Auditing).
• Work collaboratively with AQRM colleagues and Audit & Assurance professionals on Monitoring & Measurement activities (e.g., internal inspections, diagnostics, health checks).
• Contribute to the development of AQRM services (e.g., assurance, ESG, Data privacy) and engage in compliance activities related to independence and policy adherence.
• Participate in selected Audit & Assurance engagements to gain insights into best practices and identify areas for improvement, enhancing our commitment to Audit Quality.

Who We Are Looking For

• You hold a degree in financial accounting or auditing, with a keen interest in compliance.
• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to forge strong relationships with practitioners at all levels.
• Bring 6-8 years of experience in professional services, ideally in financial accounting, auditing, Swiss Law, or international audit standards.
• You are fluent in English; proficiency in German, French, or Italian is advantageous.

Your Team

Join a diverse, multinational, and highly motivated team dedicated to your growth, both personally and professionally. Through training, mentoring programs, and on-the-job learning, along with extensive networking opportunities, you will find a pathway to increasing responsibility as your expertise expands, making a tangible impact on the Audit & Assurance business. You will also connect with the broader AQRM community across Switzerland and North South Europe (NSE).

Careers at Deloitte: Choose Your Impact

At Deloitte, your ideas can create impactful change that benefits our clients, colleagues, and society. Your unique skillset and perspective help us tackle complex challenges and brighten the futures of those we serve. Deloitte offers a career that inspires and energizes you.

In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy & Risk Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With approximately 3,000 employees across six locations, we cater to organizations of all sizes across various sectors. We offer challenging work in an environment that celebrates individuality and fosters growth.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements alongside wellbeing and parenting programs. Join us and be part of a global network committed to making a positive impact, whether through combating climate change or enhancing the lives of 100 million people by 2030.

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Deloitte Consulting AG and Deloitte AG are affiliates of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL).

Requisition Code: 19184