Senior Associate - Audit Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Core
Provide independent assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and governance for multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
Role type
Senior Associate, Audit (Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences)
Builds
Auditor's reports and assurance on financial statement integrity for multinational groups.
Domain
Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Consumer Health
Required skills
Financial reporting, Accounting estimates, Internal control frameworks, Financial modeling, Valuation assumptions, Audit of listed entities
Preferred skills
Multinational group audit experience, Industry-specific insights
Technologies
Swiss auditing standards, International auditing standards
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate audit engagements for pharma/biotech clients. Evaluate significant accounting judgments (impairment, intangible assets, business combinations). Review management forecasts and cash flow projections. Analyze governance documentation and market intelligence. Perform testing of internal controls over financial reporting. Collaborate with senior client stakeholders (CFOs, Finance Directors). Coach and develop junior team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC