Assistant Manager US Accounting and Reporting Group - USARG
CDD Zürich (Bezirk Dietikon)
Job description
Responsibilities & Profile
Your responsibilities
· Integrated audits of multinational companies or Swiss subsidiaries of U.S. companies including reporting to KPMG U.S. and other group auditors
· Audits of spin-offs, disposals, opening balance sheets and acquired businesses in connection with various business combinations
· Other transaction based projects that require US GAAP and SEC reporting expertise (comfort letters, agreed-upon procedures and reviews of registration statements)
· Financial statement conversions to US GAAP
· Accounting advisory and SOX advisory services to non-audit clients
· Coaching Swiss-based audit teams on technical US accounting, auditing and reporting inquiries
· Internal and external US GAAP and US GAAS training
Your profile
· Strong knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS/PCAOB and SEC requirements and US audit methodology
· Minimum 3-4 years of recent integrated (SOX and US GAAP/PCAOB) audit experience either with KPMG or another Big 4 firm and proficiency in researching accounting and auditing issues
· U.S. CPA license (or equivalent)
· Strong project management skills
· Able to deliver high quality services under tight deadlines
· Highly motivated team player, curious, proactive and with a positive attitude
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a big plus
Why KPMG
Benefits
Targeted career development and internal and external attractive training and further education options
Possibilities for global and Switzerland-wide mobility across all sectors and locations
25-30 days of leave, option for compensation of overtime (with the exception of management staff); management staff receive an additional 4 to 6 days of leave
Maternity leave of 16 weeks, paternity leave of 5 days and free advice from the external family service
Ancillary benefits may apply to certain positions (e.g. fixed-contract positions).
KPMG as an employer
Your future team
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.
About KPMG
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.
Our reasons