Senior Assistant - US Accounting and Reporting Group

Senior Assistant – US Accounting and Reporting Group

Location: Zurich
Start date: upon agreement
Workload: 100%

Would you like to participate in audits for some of the biggest multinational companies in the world and top KPMG Global clients? Use your expertise to support the team and bring your career one step further. Our US Accounting and Reporting Group is looking for motivated individuals to join the team.

• Conduct integrated audits of multinational companies or Swiss subsidiaries of SEC listed companies including reporting to KPMG U.S. and other group auditors
• Audit spin-offs, disposals, opening balance sheets and acquired businesses in connection with various business combinations
• Support other transaction based projects that require US GAAP /PCAOB and SEC reporting expertise (comfort letters, agreed-upon procedures and reviews of registration statements)
• Process financial statement conversions both to and from US GAAP
• Deliver accounting advisory and SOX advisory services to non-audit clients
• Coach Swiss-based audit teams on technical US accounting, auditing and reporting inquiries

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements and PCAOB audit methodology
• Between 3-4 audit busy seasons of recent integrated (PCAOB and US GAAP) audit experience with a Big 4 firm
• Currently in possession or in the final process of obtaining the U.S. CPA license
• Proficiency in researching accounting and auditing issues
• Ability to deliver high quality services under tight deadlines
• Proficient English skills

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life.

Flexible Work: We want to give you the support and flexibility to balance your career with life outside of work. You can benefit from hybrid working, flex time options, the opportunity to work from anywhere (for up to 10 working days per calendar year) and generous parental leave.

Our commitment: Quality and integrity are key at KPMG to inspire confidence and drive change. We recognize our business’s wider impact and commit to trustworthy services, with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters for clients and employees.

Come as you are: We’re committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. Our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) values are embedded in our policies and interactions. Join a culture that values uniqueness and diverse views. Connect with peers in communities like KNOW & KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG.

Unlock your potential: We offer personalized training programs, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths designed to help you reach your full potential. Our offer includes specialized courses, mentorship programs, upskilling trainings, the People Manager Academy and much more.

Inspired to innovate: As part of KPMG, you join other highly qualified and motivated professionals in an inspiring entrepreneurial environment. A clear mindset and strong opinions are not only encouraged at KPMG, but expected. When it comes to ideas, quality beats hierarchy.

A position in the USARG will allow you to gain valuable experience in technical accounting and auditing areas in a dynamic international setting. If you are eager to broaden your experience and improve your skill set and résumé, we can offer you opportunities to realize your full potential. Benefit from our comprehensive training both on and off the job as part of our ongoing technical and topical training curriculum, enabling new joiners at any level to increase proficiency in technical and commercial matters.

With 300 different auditing and advisory service opportunities, our people can choose the career path that suits them best. Through our competencies in business transformation as well as ESG consulting, we support our clients in today’s biggest challenges. We are a purpose‑led and values‑driven company where your insight can create opportunities for you and contribute to a better future. Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you.

Gain learning that will last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. Find opportunity everywhere with KPMG.

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Julia Suter
Experienced Hire Recruiter