Senior Associate - Tax Accounting — PwC Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 73 days ago
Role overview
In the growing Tax Accounting team, PwC Switzerland supports national and international customers in complex issues relating to income taxes and accounting, in particular the OECD's global minimum tax (pillar 2).
The team works closely with teams of experts from all over the OECD's business base, including the areas of business advice on various accounting standards and the development of practical solutions in a dynamic, regulatory environment.
The cooperation is characterised by knowledge exchange, continuous learning and international networking.
- In the growing Tax Accounting team, PwC Switzerland supports national and international customers in complex issues relating to income taxes and accounting, in particular the OECD's global minimum tax (pillar 2).
- The team works closely with teams of experts from all over the OECD's business base, including the areas of business advice on various accounting standards and the development of practical solutions in a dynamic, regulatory environment.
- Support the Tax Accounting team in Zurich, Zug or Lucerne with a focus on audit of tax and Pillar-2-related issues and occasionally also work at other locations in Switzerland.
- Support clients in the Tax Accounting division under various accounting standards such as IFRS or US GAAP, Swiss GAAP FER or OR.
- Provide knowledge about the Swiss tax law. 1-2 years of experience with Swiss tax law, additional experience is of benefit.
Main responsibilities
- Support the Tax Accounting team in Zurich, Zug or Lucerne with a focus on audit of tax and Pillar-2-related issues and occasionally also work at other locations in Switzerland.
- Support clients in the Tax Accounting division under various accounting standards such as IFRS or US GAAP, Swiss GAAP FER or OR.
- Support and assist the company in tax provisions processes in audit transactions on income tax positions in the annual accounts.
- Accompanying engagement teams at Pillar-2 topics, especially in calculations, data analyses, professional assessments and compliance-related topics.
- Work on content for external publications and support the development of internal training documents, newsletters and technical materials.
What the company offers
- Provide knowledge about the Swiss tax law. 1-2 years of experience with Swiss tax law, additional experience is of benefit.
Application process
- Work on the further development and application of digital tools in the tax-provision environment and in the Pillar-2 environment.
- Work in an international, dynamic environment with diverse learning and development opportunities. Requirements
- Provide practical experience through internships in audit, financial accounting or tax consulting.
- Communicate in English and German in word and writing, other languages are a plus.
- Take responsibility early and move safely in a dynamic and demanding environment.
- Convinced by a motivated, resilient and determined personality with joy in complex questions and high adaptability.
Additional details
- Work in an international, dynamic environment with diverse learning and development opportunities.
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does PwC Switzerland offer for this role?
PwC Switzerland lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. 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 PwC Switzerland 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 PwC Switzerland 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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