MAZARS SA
Zürich
4 days ago
Career Start Junior Audit & Assurance – Industry, 100% - with Focus on Clients in Central Switzerland
- 12 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Forvis Mazars, a fast-growing audit firm in Zurich! This is a great chance to launch your career in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Participate in an introductory week for insights into audit methodology.
- Assist in audits of international groups under IFRS and Swiss GAAP.
- Engage with clients, gaining exposure to finance and business models.
Skills
- Recent graduates or those near graduation in Accounting/Audit preferred.
- Strong German and English skills; French is a plus.
- Team-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.
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Career Start Junior Audit & Assurance – Industry, 100% - with Focus on Clients in Central Switzerland
(100%)About this Position
Do you want to start your career at a rapidly growing audit and consulting firm? We are looking for from October 2026 young talents for our Zurich location who want to be part of our success story.
We offer you the opportunity to start your career as a Junior in the Audit & Assurance Industry area. In our young, dynamic, and professional team, you will experience a wide range of assignments at clients on site in Central Switzerland.
Your Tasks
- At your start as a Junior, you will participate in the Forvis Mazars Introduction Week, which gives you a deep insight into the methodology of the audit and is rounded off by networking events with your future colleagues.
- As a Junior, you will work in a team of trained experts, among other things, on regular audits of consolidated financial statements of international and listed groups according to IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.
- During your training to become a certified public accountant, your main focus is on external auditing. At the same time, you analyze processes, assess risk management, and thus gain deeper insight into the industry and the business model of our international clients.
- During your work, you will have first contact with the CFOs, CEOs, and the board of directors of our clients. You will receive responsibility early on and can independently conduct meetings and give presentations.
- In auditing, you also work interdisciplinarily with experts from Forvis Mazars and gain experience in topics such as data analytics, process mining, valuation, tax, forensic, and much more.
- During your 3 to 4-year training to obtain the internationally recognized diploma as a certified public accountant, we support you and ensure that you have enough time to prepare for your exams.
- If interested, you can help shape proposals, support event organization, and contribute to recruiting new team members.
- After completing the diploma as a certified public accountant, you can further specialize within audits or develop your own business case for a special topic. You will receive feedback and support from your coach for the case creation and will continue to be promoted at Forvis Mazars.
Your Profile
- You are a graduate (or about to graduate) from a university or university of applied sciences, preferably with a focus on accounting and audit.
- You are interested in training to become a certified public accountant.
- You have very good German and English skills; French skills are a plus.
- You are an entrepreneurial personality who wants to contribute to the development and growth of Forvis Mazars.
- You are a team player who enjoys supporting innovations and transformations.
Why Forvis Mazars
- You have the opportunity to look into and work in different departments and teams.
- You receive both financial and time support from Forvis Mazars for various training and further education (for example: training to become a certified public accountant).
- You have flexible working hours that align with your studies. You have the option to combine this with home office.
- You receive individual mentoring from an experienced person at Forvis Mazars.
- You can contribute from the start and take initiative to make suggestions.
- You have the opportunity to participate in internal training sessions at home and abroad.
- Within the framework of the International Mobility Programmes, you can gain work experience abroad.
At Forvis Mazars, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are convinced that a corporate culture that promotes diversity and inclusion strengthens us as an organization.
We are always striving to attract employees who reflect the diversity of our stakeholders, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality, disability, religion or belief, social background, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on their skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. As an internationally integrated partnership, the Forvis Mazars Group operates in over 100 countries and regions worldwide and specializes in audit, tax, and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural know-how of more than 40,000 employees worldwide to support clients of all sizes at every stage of their development. In Switzerland, more than 400 experts work at ten different locations. forvismazars.com/ch/enRecruiting Agencies
Additional Information
Type of Position Full-time employee Start Date 01.10.2026 Work Experience Graduate Locations ZurichResponsible
Edita ToskaTalent Acquisition Specialist