The posting
Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.
We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a highly lucrative space.
We operate across 3 business segments:
Corporate Secretary: Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign. We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations
Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service
FinTech payments: Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses
Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 17,500 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. We have around 600 staff with an intact startup mindset. We have recently raised Series B financing off the back of >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years. Sleek has been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia. Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled unicorns based out of Asia Pacific.
Requirements
Mission of the role Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to clients while exceeding their expectations through technical excellence, speed, and clear communication.
Key outcomes in the first 6–12 months
- Outcome 1: Independent Audit Execution
- Independently plan, execute, and complete end-to-end audit assignments for a portfolio of international and local client accounts within target timelines.
- Outcome 2: Audit Reporting & Financial Statements
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports and financial statements in strict accordance with SME-FRF / SME-FRS standards.
- Outcome 3: Tax Filing & Regulatory Compliance
- Accurately prepare and review tax computations and profits tax returns for clients to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Outcome 4: Deadline & Workflow Ownership
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously under tight deadlines, ensuring data accuracy and proactive issue resolution.
Must-have experience
- Minimum 2 years of solid audit experience within a professional accounting or audit firm.
- Prior experience working with Big 4 firms or mid-tier equivalents is highly preferred.
- Passed CPA professional qualification exams (HKICPA, CPA Australia, ACCA, CICPA, or equivalent recognized qualification) is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience in preparing audit files and reports using SME-FRF / SME-FRS standards.
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end audit assignments independently and handling client queries directly.
Must-have attributes
- Ownership: Takes full accountability for audit files from planning through sign-off; proactively resolves roadblocks to hit tight delivery deadlines without needing constant oversight.
- Humility: Open-minded to feedback, eager to learn evolving tech tools, and willing to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams with emotional intelligence.
- Structured Thinking & Sound Judgement: Applies sound logical reasoning and structured problem-solving when evaluating complex financial records and audit risks.
- Data-Driven: Leverages quantitative financial data, analytics tools, and precise figures to back up audit findings and technical positions.
- Positive & Courageous Communication: Able to navigate tough conversations with clients or colleagues in a constructive, empathetic, and solution-oriented manner.
Behavioural fit is also important at Sleek, and we will be looking for candidates that have a proven track record of embodying the below attributes in their recent roles:
- Ownership: This shows reliability and helps build trust within the team. We move fast and need to know that everyone will see things through to completion and proactively help to get things back on track when challenges arise. Accountability is really important to us.
- Humility: There is so much we don’t know. Humility allows for open-mindedness to feedback and a willingness to learn from others. It paves the way for collaboration and creates a positive work environment. It is a key ingredient of self awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Structured Thinking: Our business is complex with many layers (many services, many countries, many cultures). Regardless of whether you’re more analytical or creative in nature, being able to show sound judgement is important to us. It ensures solutions are pragmatic and balance the needs of the organisation, team and customers.
- Attention to detail: You’ll be managing multiple, complex workstreams from numerous stakeholders. It will be important for you to keep track of everything and notice when information is missing or inconsistent.
- Excellent listener and clear communicator: We have a variety of nationalities and for many people, English isn’t their first language. For you to excel, you’ll need to be present in your calls and make sure you properly receive and thoughtfully send messages to others in the business.
The interview process The successful candidate will participate in the following interview stages. We anticipate the process to last no more than 3 weeks from start to finish.
- One-way Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview to evaluate communication skills and key background details early in the process.
- Technical Round: A 30-minute technical evaluation with the Audit Hiring Team and a 30-minute interview with the Audit Partner, focusing on your knowledge of SME-FRS standards, audit procedures, tax computations, and case scenarios.
- Soft Skills Round: A 45-to-60-minute interview with a member of leadership to explore your work style, structured thinking, and alignment with Sleek’s core behavioral values.
- Reference Verification: Prior to final offer confirmation, we will conduct one professional reference check with your recent direct manager or supervisor. To keep the process moving smoothly, this step may be initiated during the final interview stages.
Requirement for background screening Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and as such is required to perform different levels of background checks on staff depending on their role. This may include using external vendors to verify:
- Your education
- Any criminal history
- Any political exposure
- Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history We will ask for your consent before conducting these checks. Depending on your role at Sleek, an adverse result on one of these checks may prohibit you from passing probation. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates, found at Sleek.com.
Benefits
Some other great things about working at Sleek…
Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.
Flexibility: You’ll be able to work remotely. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don’t mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year
Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Certain staff at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan and can share in the upside of our stellar growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.
Personal growth: You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.
Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp. Since we started our journey in 2017, we’ve been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over 5 years, we’ve joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G who are building an inclusive, equitable, and a regenerative economy.
