Assistant Manager / Assistant Manageress

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG - May 25, 2025

Your Impact

As a key player in our team, you will lead audits for asset managers, focusing on private markets funds while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. You will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of these audits.

Your expertise will enable you to advise clients on business opportunities arising from PwC USA's initiatives in asset management, facilitating significant product and investment launches.

You will coordinate international teams for engagements across the USA, Europe, and other regions, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.

This role will also provide you with the opportunity to develop stakeholder management skills and tackle challenging projects across various sectors, enhancing your ability to navigate complex situations.

By driving audits of valuations for investments and non-financial reports, you will lead sub-teams and ensure that accuracy and thoroughness are maintained throughout the process.

In addition, you will manage audits for companies preparing financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC filings. Your preparations will include creating audit files for Partner review and assisting in the presentation of findings to management or the Board of Directors.

Furthermore, you will have the chance to develop and extend relationships with clients while actively supporting them in technical accounting matters.

Your Skill Set

  • Possess a university degree in accounting or an equivalent field, along with a US CPA qualification or equivalent, demonstrating a strong academic foundation.
  • Have more than 4 years of demonstrable international experience in a similar role at a Big 4 company, showcasing a solid background in the Private Markets industry.
  • Exhibit extensive auditing experience in US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC filings, highlighting your technical expertise.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in digital audit transformation, SOX, PCAOB standards, and the latest audit technologies, showcasing adaptability and innovation.
  • Possess knowledge of the USA market, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, enabling effective client and team interactions.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in German is a plus.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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