Senior Assistant - US Accounting and Reporting Group USARG

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.

Zurich
By agreement
100 %

Your contribution to KPMG

  • 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/IFRS/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
  • Conduct internal and external US GAAP and PCAOB/US GAAS training

This is what makes you successful

  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, SEC requirements and US GAAS/PCAOB audit methodology. Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) is a plus
  • Minimum 2-3 years of recent integrated (PCAOB and US GAAP or PCAOB and IFRS) audit experience either with KPMG or another Big 4 firm
  • U.S. CPA license or equivalent
  • Willingness to obtain IFRS accreditation, should an engagement require it
  • Interested in researching accounting and auditing issues
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proficient English skills

Meet the team: US Accounting and Reporting Group

Your benefits

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

  • Empowered to lead

    Responsibility from day one. That’s how we empower tomorrow’s business leaders at KPMG. You value your independence – and so do we. We cultivate an environment where you can unfold your potential.

    Empowered to lead
  • Your personal skillset

    From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

    Your personal skillset
  • 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.

    Inspired to innovate
  • New ventures

    KPMG thrives – and depends – on agility and change. Help shape the next generation of business with your open mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We constantly create room for your ideas to unfold.

    New ventures

Are you interested?

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.

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