Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY is a global professional services organization providing advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. We are committed to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are united by our shared values and dedication to delivering exceptional client service.

At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential—both personally and professionally. We offer stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity, and teaming with some of the world’s most successful companies. While we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support your professional development in every way we can. You will enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in both your business and personal lives. At EY, you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy, and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It’s how you make a difference.

To continue the expansion of our Financial Services practice, we are currently looking to recruit an Valuation in Audit Assistant.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting the ViA (Valuation in Assurance) Team within the FAAS (Financial Accounting Advisory Services) department to perform and carry out analyses of valuation of different types of real estate properties.
• Assessing the reasonableness of valuations and financial models in the context of financial reporting and assurance related engagements.
• Adding value to EY and our Clients with the provision of specialist knowledge, insight, and objectivity in support of the audit of financial statements.
• Supporting various engagements by sourcing additional information, critically evaluating methodologies, assumptions, valuation rationale, and conclusions with professional skepticism.
• Building a solid understanding of valuation professional standards, as well as relevant local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of key valuation frameworks, including the RICS Red Book Global Standards, International Valuation Standards (IVS), and IFRS 13.

Skills and attributes for success

• Graduate in Finance, Economics, Business, Management, and/or Architecture and Civil Engineering, with a focus on Valuation, or Accounting. RICS-accredited degree is considered an advantage;
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in Real Estate Valuation;
• Solid understanding of various real estate valuation approaches and methods, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Direct Income Capitalization, and Residual Method;
• Basic understanding of different types of real estate, including residential and commercial properties;
• General knowledge of valuation standards (IVS, RICS);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented, with demonstrable analytical and numerical excellence;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with flexibility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks or engagements under tight deadlines;
• A fluent level of English, German and/or French are considered to be advantageous;
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills;
• IT proficiency and a working familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Professional qualification in progress (CFA, CAIA, ACA, RICS, and etc.) is a plus.

What we offer you

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements. The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate.