Audit Assistant Manager / Manager

Key responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute external audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards and firm policies

• Lead audit teams through various phases of engagements, including risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting

• Develop and review audit programmes tailored to client circumstances and identified risks

• Perform detailed audit procedures including testing of controls, substantive testing of transactions and balances, and analytical review

• Review and evaluate audit findings, determining their significance and impact on audit opinions

• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers documenting audit procedures performed and conclusions reached

• Draft audit reports, management letters and communicate findings to audit committees and senior management

• Mentor and coach junior audit staff, providing guidance on technical matters and professional development

• Manage client relationships, coordinate communications and ensure client satisfaction throughout engagements

• Identify and implement continuous improvements to audit processes and efficiency

• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) with relevant experience in external audit

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in external audit within a professional services firm or equivalent environment

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex audit engagements independently

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (IFRS, Singapore Standards on Auditing)

• Proven experience in supervising and developing junior audit staff

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex audit matters clearly

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail

• Experience in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement

• Proficiency in audit software and relevant IT systems

• Professional demeanour with a commitment to upholding audit independence and ethics

• Experience across diverse industries or client types is advantageous