Job Title: Senior Licensed Auditor
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Licensed Auditor to join our Swiss team as our first hire. This is an exceptional opportunity to establish our local presence and obtain the necessary licensing for audit services.
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting SOC 2 audits, ensuring regulatory compliance with Swiss regulations and standards. Your expertise will play a key role in building our Swiss audit practice and contributing to process development.
Main Responsibilities
1. SOC 2 Audit Support
o Assist in planning and executing SOC 2 audit engagements for our clients.
o Test controls, gather evidence, and document findings.
2. Regulatory Compliance
o Work closely with management to obtain the required local audit license for our Swiss operations.
o Evaluate and ensure all audit activities comply with Swiss regulations and SOC 2 standards.
3. Documentation & Reporting
o Prepare clear audit workpapers, reports, and documentation of control tests.
o Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders effectively.
4. Team & Process Development
o Collaborate with our global IT audit team to establish local processes and best practices.
o Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and quality within our Swiss audit practice.
Requirements
1. Education & Certification
o Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
o Progress toward or completion of a recognized auditing certification (e.g., CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIA, CISA).
2. Experience
o Minimum of 2+ years of professional audit experience (external audit, IT audit, or compliance auditing preferred).
3. Language Skills
o Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
o Proficiency in any Swiss national language (German/French/Italian) is beneficial but not mandatory.
4. Work Authorization
o Must have the legal right to work in Switzerland.
o Ideal candidates hold or can obtain the status of a Licensed Auditor under Swiss regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about building something from the ground up and committed to delivering high-quality audit services.