Assistant Manager, Audit - Asset Management (100%)

About the role

PwC Switzerland's Audit - Asset Management practice works with leading private equity and asset management firms on complex financial reporting, investment structures and regulatory issues. This Assistant Manager position is 100% dedicated to audit work, offering the chance to expand sector knowledge, take ownership and grow as an audit professional.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the planning, execution and completion of financial statement audits for asset managers, private equity firms and investment funds.
• Audit complex accounting and valuation areas, including fair value measurements, investment valuations, impairment models and financial instruments.
• Coordinate international engagement teams and service delivery centers across different locations, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Build trusted client relationships and support them with questions on IFRS, US GAAP and other financial reporting requirements.
• Apply data analytics and digital audit tools to identify risks, improve audit quality and make engagement delivery more efficient.
• Coach junior colleagues through clear delegation, regular feedback and practical on-the-job guidance.

Required profile

• At least three busy seasons of external audit experience, in an international or complex client environment.
• Completed or advanced professional audit qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, US CPA or an equivalent.
• Experience coordinating audit workstreams across international teams and service delivery centers and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Interest in asset management, private equity, private markets or investment funds; prior sector experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German and knowledge of Swiss or FINMA requirements are an advantage.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, with practical experience of judgemental accounting areas and financial models.
• Use of data analytics and digital audit tools.