Are you looking for a challenging position in a fast growing sector? To support our Not-For-Profit and UN activities, our audit team is looking for a new dynamic colleague. Location: Geneva
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Responsibilities & Profile
Your responsibilities
Managing audit and other assurance related assignments from planning through to finalization of reports in line with agreed timescales
Coordinating with global teams and taking responsibility for planning, execution and reviewing of deliverables
Ability to effectively manage professional schedule, including diverse client assignments and staff
Lead engagement team discussions on innovating the approach to every area of the audit to enhance quality and deliver the most effective and efficient audit. Where appropriate, actively participate in deployment of innovative tools, techniques and approaches to enhance delivery of quality audits
Resolution of accounting/technical issues raised by clients and prepare reports on key audit matters
Keep up-to-date with any changes or planned changes to accounting standards and or other pronouncements and understand their impact upon the audit strategy
Assist the partner/director in creating and maintaining a sufficiently detailed budget of engagements to allow for proper tracking and analysis of hours incurred on engagements
Carry out firm management activities e.g. risk management, resource reviews, client and inter-firm billings etc
Support Market Development efforts by sustaining effective relationships with clients while assisting with client proposals
Be actively engaged in staff performance development process and completing engagement reviews in a timely and thorough manner
Your profile
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting and /or Finance
Knowledge of IFRS and or US GAAP
Qualified Chartered Accountant or international equivalent
Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
At least 5 years' experience in Audit department within a big 4 or other major Audit company
Experience auditing UN or large multinational organizations
Fluent in English (written and oral a must). French a real plus
Able to supervise team and work within a team environment
Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Actively listen to others; address concerns and different viewpoints
Proactive, stress-resilient, flexible and willing to travel
Able to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Why KPMG
Benefits
Targeted career development and internal and external attractive training and further education options Possibilities for global and Switzerland-wide mobility across all sectors and locations 25-30 days of leave, option for compensation of overtime (with the exception of management staff); management staff receive an additional 4 to 6 days of leave Maternity leave of 16 weeks, paternity leave of 5 days and free advice from the external family service Ancillary benefits may apply to certain positions (e.g. fixed-contract positions).
KPMG as an employer
Your future team
We offer you the opportunity to become part of a highly qualified team and to be engaged with fascinating Multinational stakeholders. If you are a strong team player, able to work independently and willing to improve yourself continually, then we are looking forward to receive your application.
About KPMG
KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.
Our reasons
Contact person
Stéphanie Robadey
Human Resources
+41 58 249 37 45
kpmg.ch/careers To apply for this vacancy, please provide your cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates. We look forward to receiving your application.
