The posting
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



