Auditor with a focus on financial structures — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 37 days ago
Role overview
Review complex applications for refunds of withholding tax on the basis of the Withholding Tax Act and/or a double taxation agreement.
Conduct specific investigations into cases of tax avoidance and abuse, particularly in the area of banks, insurance companies and collective investment schemes.
Analyze applicants' documents, write sophisticated correspondence (particularly in German and English) and conduct negotiations with domestic and foreign applicants or their representatives.
During audits of banks and insurance companies Collaborate and prepare reports and decisions Participate in projects and working groups Higher commercial training in the area of banking, auditing or taxes and proven many years of professional experience in the financial sector, preferably with a tax connection or with a specialization in the area of financial markets Several years of experience in the area of finance and possibly taxes as well as in-depth knowledge of the financial market, ideally supplemented with further training in this area (e.g.
CFA, CIIA, dealer license or SSK certificate II/III)
- Confidence in style when writing demanding and complex ones Correspondence as well as a precise and structured way of working
- Analytical and conceptual thinking, goal- and result-oriented actions, business skills and assertiveness
- Very good oral and written knowledge of a second official language and English
Application process
- Review complex applications for refunds of withholding tax on the basis of the Withholding Tax Act and/or a double taxation agreement.
- Conduct specific investigations into cases of tax avoidance and abuse, particularly in the area of banks, insurance companies and collective investment schemes.
- Analyze applicants' documents, write sophisticated correspondence (particularly in German and English) and conduct negotiations with domestic and foreign applicants or their representatives.
- During audits of banks and insurance companies Collaborate and prepare reports and decisions Participate in projects and working groups Higher commercial training in the area of banking, auditing or taxes and proven many years of professional experience in the financial sector, preferably with a tax connection or with a specialization in the area of financial markets Several years of experience in the area of finance and possibly taxes as well as in-depth knowledge of the financial market, ideally supplemented with further training in this area (e.g.
- CFA, CIIA, dealer license or SSK certificate II/III)
- Confidence in style when writing demanding and complex ones Correspondence as well as a precise and structured way of working
- Analytical and conceptual thinking, goal- and result-oriented actions, business skills and assertiveness
- Very good oral and written knowledge of a second official language and English
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Confederazione Svizzera offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Confederazione Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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