RSM Switzerland is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants, tax experts and business advisers, with 120+ people based in 3 offices across Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Zürich), delivering leading services in the field of audit, outsourced solutions (accounting, payroll, HR), tax & legal, corporate finance, IT, and advisory.


We believe in providing all our clients with a consistent service that goes above and beyond their expectations. That means providing in-depth services relevant to your business through sharing knowledge and insights of our most experienced senior professionals across the firm – nationally and internationally. RSM is not just a Swiss firm - we are also the 6th largest audit, tax and advisory network in the world. RSM International is headquartered in London and has over 64’000 curious and creative minds in more than 120 countries worldwide and more than 830 offices.


RSM Switzerland is resolutely oriented towards an entrepreneurial approach, combining impeccable technical standards with outstanding adaptability, for all its clients. A robust network allows us to support our clients with global solutions, while maintaining a strong local presence, anchored in local ecosystems.


Our vision is to be the first-choice advisor to middle market leaders locally and globally.


RSM Switzerland is growing rapidly with a dynamic and entrepreneurial team. For our Geneva or Lausanne office, and to support our continued expansion, we are looking for:


Audit Assistant | Audit | 100% | Geneva or Lausanne


Why RSM?

  • You will join our enthusiastic, multicultural, and passionate team, focused on serving a wide range of international and local clients
  • You will contribute to the overall future development and success of the audit team as well as the firm as a whole
  • You will manage and help deliver demanding audit engagements
  • You will work primarily on audit engagements but exposure to other assurance or non-assurance engagements is also possible
  • You will participate in a variety of RSM training programmes and collaborate closely with our other offices; and
  • You will discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking whilst enjoying access to a global team that spans more than 123 countries.
  • We offer a work environment, dominated by a strong team spirit that will allow you to develop both professionally and personally
     

Your responsibilities:

  • Participate in the execution of audits of our clients, under the supervision of our managers and partners
  • Assist in carrying out ordinary and limited statutory audits, as well as audits in compliance with IFRS
  • Contribute to other special legal reviews and reports
  • Develop an understanding of the RSM audit approach, methodology and tools.
  • Develop an understanding of the RSM culture, team spirit, methodology and tools 
  • Be the brand ambassador for RSM, promoting RSM values
     

Your profile

  • Bachelor or master’s degree in economics, Finance, Accounting, Controlling and/or Audit
  • Previous experience in audit 
  • Willingness to learn and adapt quick.
  • Good level of accounting and auditing knowledge
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, strong attention to details
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Flexible and ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
  • Excellent knowledge of French and English, German is a plus
     

Workplace: Geneva or Lausanne
 

Start date: September/ October 2024
 

Interested? 

We look forward to receiving your full application including CV, references, and motivation letter by clicking here!