At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.
Your tasks
- Lead systems, IT controls and business process audits for global SOX and US GAAP engagements across complex organisations.
- Advise clients on internal control frameworks, risk identification and control design effectiveness, helping strengthen governance and compliance environments.
- Assess and enhance Risk and Control Matrices, operational risk programmes and third-party risk management frameworks.
- Collaborate with client Business Process, IT, SOX and Reporting teams to evaluate regulatory compliance, SOC reports and control effectiveness.
- Support organisations during system implementations and transformations by identifying control gaps and enhancing audit readiness.
- Manage multiple stakeholder groups, including senior management, risk functions and business process owners across international environments.
- Lead and coach high-performing engagement teams, fostering technical development and delivering high-quality client service.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of PwC's Digital Audit practice.
What you bring
- CPA qualification together with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
- 8+ busy seasons of experience delivering external IT audit, SOX, US GAAP controls audit or risk assurance engagements within a leading professional services firm, preferably a Big 4 environment.
- Proven experience managing and executing controls-based audits for listed or multinational organisations, including evaluation of IT General Controls, automated controls and business process controls.
- Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, PCAOB and external audit requirements, including the relationship between financial reporting risks and underlying IT and business process controls.
- Experience advising clients on internal control frameworks, risk assessments and control design effectiveness within an external assurance or consulting capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead engagement teams, manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders across complex audit environments.
- Fluency in English and excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Additional certifications such as CISA, CRISC or CISM are advantageous.
What the company offers
- Hybrid Flexible Working Model: Spend part of your time working in the office and part at home, unless at clients’ premises, allowing you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.
- Learn and Grow: Access to a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling, helping you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career.
- Sustainable Performance: Resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.
- Vacation and Leave: Enjoy a variety of leave options including maternity, paternity, adoption leave, vacation, and paid leave.
- Volunteering: Paid time off for volunteering activities and participation in Corporate Sustainability programmes.
- My Benefits Portal: Access to exclusive deals and discounts on a variety of products and services through a special offers and discount platform.
About the company
PwC Switzerland is part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network, supporting clients across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.