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Are you ready to shape the future of audit?
Are you trying to figure out how to use your analytical skills in a career aligned with your personal passions? Perhaps starting a career in Audit might be the answer!
Joining an audit team provides a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a meaningful context. You gain insight into various industries and organizations.
Auditors foster trust and relationships: By reviewing company statements and other data, they ensure that shareholders, banks, employees, and many others can rely on our clients' documentation.
Learn what auditors at PwC do and why PwC Switzerland is the ideal place to kickstart your auditing career.
What does an Auditor do?
Financial auditors conduct thorough examinations of financial records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
They analyse and interpret complex financial data, identifying discrepancies and potential risks.
For this, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and insights for audit purposes.
The benefit of an audit of financial statements is that it provides assurance to stakeholders – shareholders, CEOs, creditors, customers, suppliers, tax inspectors, and potential investors – that management has presented a “true and fair” view of a company’s financial performance and position.
But auditing goes beyond financial information: Digital Audits ensure digital security and ESG audits achieve sustainable outcomes in environmental, social, and governance questions.
What are the necessary skills for a career in audit?
Combination of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and interpersonal abilities
The basic skills you need are an interest in accounting and audit standards, and analytical skills to assess risks with attention to detail.
But it actually comes down to your collaboration-based skills and interpersonal abilities, such as:
Critical thinking: Analyze complex situations and offer practical solutions
Communication: Break down complex financial information for clients and colleagues into clear, easy-to-understand messages.
Interpersonal skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
Time management: Juggle multiple projects and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Ethics and integrity: Maintain professional standards, be objective, impartial, and transparent.
CPA Qualification
In addition to the required skills, a financial auditor must often hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
An expert diploma in auditing stands for competence in auditing complex issues using digital tools.
You earn your CPS by a four-part examination.
Become a Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with PwC
Benefit from the fact that PwC will support and finance your four-year programme to become a Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and provide you with paid study leave.
Hear more about how we’ll support you:
Comprehensive internal introductory courses, and numerous internal training courses that will help you get started.
Full financial support and comprehensive time support for the Swiss Certified Public Accountant expert education.
With preparation seminars for each of the module examinations of the certified public accountant education as well as practice simulations to prepare for the final examination.
Experienced colleagues that will support you and from whom you can learn from
Paid study leaves plus sufficient additional time (vacation and paid overtime) to prepare for the Swiss CPA exams (modules and final exam).
Cash premiums upon graduation.
Become part of our audit team and help us to solve exciting business issues of our clients!
Why Audit and Swiss CPA at PwC?
Meet our audit colleagues. They are sharing from their point of view how they see and perceive the benefits of a career in audit at PwC.
Five reasons why to join our audit team
There are many reasons to join our audit team, here just a few:
1. Client interactions are key!
You’ll spend a lot of time with your clients to understand their processes and financial controls in place ̶ often be involved in meetings with management and C-level. This gives you a deep look behind the scenes of a company only an auditor receives.
2. Excel your learning curve!
PwC supports you with relevant qualifications (e.g. Certified Public Accountant CPA), trainings and learnings to become a certified public accountant.
3. Our people!
Talents come to PwC for a lot of reasons ̶ our people are one of them. PwC is a firm where you are surrounded by smart, dynamic and forward-thinking people which you can learn from every day.
4. A multi-faceted job!
Our job is multi-faceted and offers many insights into the most diverse areas - because our client spectrum ranges from family-run SME’s to large multinationals.
5. A working environment that encourage personal growth
At PwC, we believe in providing a flexible workspace that lets you excel in an environment you love – be it at client sites, our PwC offices, or even the comfort of your home. You will assume leadership, undertake early responsibilities, and expand your expertise with confidence.
What will your Career Start at PwC look like?
In general: What benefits, opportunities, and experiences can the ideal candidate anticipate from starting their career with PwC?
Could you provide an illustrative example of what the first day in this position might look like, including key tasks and responsibilities?
Could you give an insight into who clients would be, their industries, and what kind of projects we would be working on?
Could you elaborate on the key differences between a career-start position and an audit internship within our organization, in terms of responsibilities, opportunities for growth, and learning experiences?
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Why Audit at PwC?
There are many reasons why to start your career in audit at PwC. Discover our Audit Land, introducing you to the exciting world of audit and showing you the benefits of a career in audit at PwC.
At PwC we are #AuditorProud
Find out here why we at PwC Switzerland are #AuditorProud and more personal stories from our audit team.
Career Start in Audit FAQ
When do I need to apply?
The recruiting for a career start in our Audit teams starts one year prior to start date. We have some positions vacant until the near term in some locations, please see our job openings on our career page for clarification.
Do you accept applications throughout the year?
Yes, you can apply throughout the whole year via our career page, but usually the start date is in Autumn. Please check the job ads on our career page.
Can I start my career throughout the year or are their fixed starting dates?
We have fixed start dates, with our graduates start in October and our interns in November.
Can I do an internship in audit?
Yes, we offer internships in audit every year. They usually start in November and have a duration of 6 months.
Are there recruitment events I can take part in?
Yes, we offer events for students and graduates where you can learn more about the job of an auditor at PwC. You can find upcoming events here.
What educational background do I require to join the audit team?
We are looking for graduates in their final year of study (Bachelor / Master) in the fields of economics, (business) computer science or STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
For an internship you should be in the 4th semester at a university or university of applied sciences. Generally, we are open to all fields of studies if we are feeling your motivation for auditing.
How do I get more insights into audit before applying?
In our PwC’s Virtual Case Experience in Audit you’ll work on simulated client projects virtually, from wherever you are and on your own time. Find more information here.
Will I still be able to earn my diploma as a Swiss Certified Public Accountant?
Yes, you can do the diploma as a Swiss Certified Public Accountant (SCPA) and naturally we'll help - by giving you the time and financial support you need.
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