Job Description

Are you eager to help our clients with their challenges in local and international accounting standards, in the context of preparing financial statements as well as in M&A? Then help us build up our Accounting Advisory Services team in Geneva and Zurich, and support us with your expertise and strong communication skills.
Your contribution to KPMG

• Take on the technical responsibility for advising our customers on the introduction and application of various accounting standards such as IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, US GAAP or Code of Obligations
• Independently take responsibility for large projects and take care of the deployment and guidance of your project team
• Actively support CFOs or Group Accounting Heads in the interpretation on accounting and financial reporting issues
• Work on IPO Readiness Assessments and provide M&A support; you are also part of the team in the context of comfort letter projects for capital market transactions
• Analyze complex accounting-related issues, respond to technical inquiries and add value for our customers through your accounting expertise
• Educate yourself independently in the area of the latest developments in order to maintain your knowledge advantage and to proactively serve the customer with relevant news
• Maintain existing customer relationships and continuously expand your network and actively support the team in acquiring new customers as well as accounting advisory services engagements

This is what makes you successful

• Degree as a certified public accountant or local equivalent is an advantage
• Many years of practical experience in the BIG4 environment or in Group Accounting / Controlling of an international company
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and/or Swiss GAAP FER are essential. US GAAP knowledge is a plus
• Proficient English skills, French and German is a plus
• Dedicated and entrepreneurial personality with high customer, deadline and team orientation

Do you have any questions?
Cyrielle Khosrovi
Recruiting & Marketing Specialist
+41 58 249 26 57
KPMG as an employer
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.

Skills Required