Associate, Audit

Acclime; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclime is seeking an Audit Staff Accountant with 1-2 years of audit experience to join the team in Singapore. You will assist in planning audits, testing internal controls, and reviewing financial statements under SSA and Singapore standards.

The role requires a degree in accountancy, good communication skills, and proficiency with Caseware and MS Office. You will work closely with the engagement team to deliver high-quality audit outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of audit methodologies and Caseware auditing software.
• Able to understand client internal controls and perform substantive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audits with a risk-based approach.
• Review working papers and ensure alignment with accounting policies.
• Support auditors in testing controls and substantive procedures.
• Maintain professional knowledge through internal trainings.

Skills

Audit procedures

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in accountancy

Tools

Caseware

MS Office

Job description

At Acclime, we help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse markets with practical, hands‑on support. With a presence in 18+ markets and a growing team of 2,000+ professionals in the fields of audit, accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the Audit Methodology and Caseware Auditing Software;
• Obtain sound understanding of the client’s systems of internal controls;
• Possess a strong understanding of the substantive audit procedures carried out by the Staff Accountant, including reviewing working papers prepared by the Staff Accountant;
• Exercise professional scepticism to perform audit procedures on complex areas involving a higher degree of management’s judgement and estimates;
• Assist the Audit Senior to perform the following: plan the audit, including applying a risk‑based audit approach to design audit procedures to test the client’s internal control environment; assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, highlight internal control lapses and provide recommendations to improve the client’s internal controls; highlight accounting and auditing issues and assist to communicate audit findings;
• Ability to handle small job engagements independently;
• Demonstrate logical thought process and documentation skills to summarise audit issues and conclusion in a clear and concise manner;
• Review financial statement reports and relevant disclosures to ensure consistency with audit working papers and accounting policies;
• Establish good working relationships with clients and engagement team members;
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending internal trainings; and
• Handle any other job tasks assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree in accountancy or related discipline and/or equivalent professional qualification with 1 - 2 years relevant work experience in an audit firm;
• Proficient in computer skills in MS office;
• Possess good understanding in Singapore Companies Act, Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards;
• Possess initiative and drive, attention to details and a good aptitude for learning;
• Team player with strong analytical, follow‑up skills and time management skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and
• Ability to work within tight timeline and in a fast‑paced environment.