Senior Assistant Manager / Senior Assistant Manageress - US Accounting and Reporting Group

KPMG AG - April 28, 2025

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced individual to conduct integrated audits of multinational companies or Swiss subsidiaries of SEC-listed organizations. This role includes reporting to KPMG U.S. and collaborating with other group auditors.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Auditing spin-offs, disposals, opening balance sheets, and acquired businesses in connection with various business combinations.
  • Supporting transaction-based projects that require expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB, ISA, and SEC reporting (including comfort letters, agreed-upon procedures, and reviews of registration statements).
  • Processing financial statement conversions both to and from US GAAP.
  • Delivering accounting and SOX advisory services to non-audit clients.
  • Coaching Swiss-based audit teams on technical US accounting, auditing, and reporting inquiries.
  • Conducting internal and external training on US GAAP, PCAOB/US GAAS, or IFRS.
  • Potentially supporting ESG assurance engagements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, SEC requirements, and US GAAS/PCAOB audit methodologies or International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
  • Between 2-5 years of recent audit experience (PCAOB & US GAAP or PCAOB & IFRS or ISA & IFRS) ideally with KPMG or another Big 4 firm.
  • Completed U.S. CPA license or equivalent (or currently obtaining it).
  • Proficiency in researching accounting and auditing issues.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality services under tight deadlines.
  • Proficient English language skills (additional German and other foreign languages are a plus).
  • Experience in using Data & Analytics and knowledge of Audit ESG is a plus.

Application Process

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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