Summary:
We are working alongside our client, a leading Swiss audit advisory firm, in their search for a Lead Auditor to join their headquarters in Zurich. The role involves taking responsibility for leading an expanding team and performing relevant audit engagements according to mandates. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic environment with a fast-growing and industry-leading employer.
The Lead Auditor will:
- Be able to lead and shape a new team, reporting directly to the Management Board and CEO
- Take an active role in helping to develop the company and establish key systems
- Create and implement audit plans in line with the needs of clients
- Focus on individual areas of interest depending on preference, with a balance of audit and advisory topics
- Have the opportunity to build up a function depending on mandates received
You should:
- Have at least 6 years of professional experience in a relevant position, preferably in a leadership function
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of audit processes in a banking/financial services environment
- Have experience in leading teams and building up key skills within direct reports
- Be a committed and assertive team member with pronounced social and analytical skills
- Ideally have relevant qualifications such as the CPA, CIA, CISA etc.
- Be fluent in German and also have advanced communication skills in English
As Lead Auditor you can expect:
- Career progression and the chance to grow and develop internally
- To have close contact with an experienced Board of Directors
- An attractive compensation scheme and variable bonus structure
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and remote working
Company Summary:
Our client is an accredited Swiss audit advisory start-up who are based in Zurich and undergoing a rapid period of expansion, providing the opportunity to build out a team within a successful business in a growing sector.
To apply for the Lead Auditor role with our client, please contact Tom Flint, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Selby Jennings, with your CV at or on LinkedIn.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!