Audit Senior - Private Equity & Real Estate

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The opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Audit Senior with experience in IFRS and Lux GAAP ideally within Private Equity and Real Estate sectors to join our dynamic Assurance team. You will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and contribute to the development of junior team members while ensuring high-quality delivery across complex financial reporting environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a globally connected organization and work on diverse client portfolios.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead audits of Private Equity and Real Estate funds and structures, including SPVs, partnerships, and regulated entities under Lux GAAP and IFRS.
• Review and validate NAV calculations, fair value measurements, and portfolio valuations in line with industry standards.
• Assess compliance with fund regulations (AIFMD, CSSF requirements) and investor reporting obligations.
• Apply deep understanding of complex investment structures, consolidation, carried interest, and waterfall calculations.
• Translate audit strategy into tailored procedures for PE and RE clients, leveraging EY’s Global Audit Methodology.

• Lead and develop a team of Assistants, ensuring high-quality execution of audit engagements and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and proactively addressing client needs.

• Apply advanced accounting and auditing expertise to resolve complex issues and deliver value-driven solutions.

• Coordinate and oversee on-site fieldwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments and timely audit delivery.

• Translate audit strategy into actionable procedures, leveraging data and technology to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and EY’s Global Audit Methodology, maintaining independence and integrity.

• Identify and manage risks, implementing strategies to safeguard audit quality and client trust.

• Drive account strategy and contribute to business growth, focusing on innovation and value creation.

• Perform and review higher-risk and complex audit procedures, applying professional judgment and technical excellence.

Skills and attributes for success

• University Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Audit, Accounting, or Controlling; professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is a plus.
• 3–6 years of experience in Audit, ideally with exposure to Private Equity and/or Real Estate clients; Big 4 experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Lux GAAP; experience with investment fund accounting and consolidation is highly valued.
• Familiarity with valuation techniques for private assets and real estate portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or Lux GAAP.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French is a strong advantage. Any additional language is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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

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