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The opportunity
To further support the significant growth of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team in Switzerland, we are looking to hire additional highly-qualified resources in Zurich/Basel. Specifically, as part of this job posting, we are looking for a Senior Consultant to support our US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG). Working across many different industries, this individual will develop by executing and leading US GAAP, SOX 404 and , US capital markets specific FAAS projects. It is all about listening to our clients, asking the better questions, and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.
Your key responsibilities
- Collaborate with the EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to develop and execute on strategies for individual clients to satisfy high client expectations
- Work with other service lines and subject matter experts in providing an integrated service delivery model across functions in an international team to meet our clients' high expectations
- Be responsible for supporting and delivering US GAAP / US capital markets type FAAS projects and contribute to the growth of the FAAS US-FMG
- Be responsible for delivering SOX 404 advisory service in connection with transactions and support with Day 2 topics
- Participation in projects to implement ESG-related disclosure requirements including process and controls around the required disclosures
- Support the team in fully understanding the client's business needs and expectations to develop client deliverables that are client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented
- Team player focusing on coaching our colleagues locally and our off-shore team with a high degree of initiative and a high sense of responsibility
- Ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Engage and develop new opportunities related to new FAAS projects, solutions, and relationships
- Ability to understand clients needs from transactions to SOX compliance
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor or Master degree (preferred in Accounting/Finance), complemented with completed further relevant professional education (e.g., US CPA (preferred), or Swiss CPA, ACCA, CFA)
- 2 to 5 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC, and US capital market transactions
- Advisory experience with capital markets transactions, such as initial public offerings (IPOs), public debt listings, carve-out transactions, etc. is strongly encouraged
- Experience with SOX 404 process and controls is highly encouraged.
- IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
- A proven track record in managing high-performing teams, including offshore/remote resources.
- Strong risk management knowledge and technical writing skills
- Proactive, flexible and team-oriented from concept and design to implementation of projects. Intellectual curiosity and willingness to go "the extra mile"
- Ability to build relevant internal and external networks in a fast-paced, international environment, fostering sustainable relationships.
- Strong English skills (speaking and writing) is a prerequisite, German and French are a plus.
What we offer
- International multi-cultural team of highly motivated professionals
- Continuous personal development with a steep learning curve - a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learning
- Modern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibility
- Transparent performance-based recognition and progression system
- Acquire a fully accredited corporate MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School, whilst working with EY, completely free*