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In a world that's changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our "North Star" guiding our more than 400,000 people - providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly drive our clients into the future.


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 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 and Germany 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
• Participation in projects to implement ESG-related disclosure requirements
• 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 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

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
• Process and controls experience for SOX 404 requirements is strongly encouraged
• IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
• A proven record of excellence in project management, specifically when managing and supporting a team of high-performing individuals 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 your relevant internal and external networks in a fast-paced and international environment investing in sustainable relationships
• Very good 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*

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make the next step and apply for this position online. For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).


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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.


Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.


EY | Building a better working world


EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people, and society and build trust in the capital markets.


Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.


Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.