Audit Assistant - Financial Services, Lugano

At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our Assurance Service Line’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth. The EY audit team is focused on quality and is bound by a service approach that is connected, responsive and insightful.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

• You will work with national and international companies active in the banking sector and help us to grow our dynamic practice through the development of trusted client relationships and high performing teams
• You will be a part of EY international and multicultural environment
• You will benefit from an intensive on the job training combined with supervision and counselling to support your professional development

Your key responsibilities

• Help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency
• Report on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented
• Report to regulators of our clients (e.g. FINMA) the results of verifications required by the applicable provisions of the prudential legislation on a wide range of regulatory topics (e.g. AML, Suitability, Corporate Governance, etc)
• Provide the organizations we serve with greater confidence, better perspective of their business and enhanced transparency into the audit, in order to deliver audits of the highest quality

What we look for

• A bachelor/master’s degree in either Accounting, Audit & Management Control, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or Economics, a Swiss university degree is an asset
• You are/about to be in possession of a certified public accountants’ diploma or other similar diploma (Swiss CPA, DEC, ACCA, etc.).
• 2-3 years of experience in external audit, an experience in a Big Four is an asset
• You have experience in Swiss Regulatory audits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian, English and French
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to: communicate well; establish strong working relationships; maintain a positive outlook; work under pressure
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly
• A strong interest in our profession and client-oriented attitude
• Strong team player mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries and region

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.