Associate, Consulting (Financial Services)

Forvis Mazars in Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Senior mentoring

Global exposure

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Singapore seeks a key member of its Financial Services Consulting practice to deliver internal audits and regulatory compliance services for financial institutions. You will evaluate internal controls, assess regulatory requirements, and provide advisory support on AML, conduct, ethics, independence, and cybersecurity.

With mentorship from experienced managers, you will expand technical and business skills in a collaborative environment that emphasizes formal training and broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or financial institution.
• Knowledge of International and MAS Regulations (including Banking Act, SFA, PSA, AML/CTF, Data Privacy).
• Experience in internal audit or risk or compliance department will be an added advantage.
• Deep passion in Regulations, Risk and Compliance.
• Highly motivated and possess good level of enthusiasm.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Able to work independently and as well as a team player.
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, audit standards and accounting principles.]
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Responsibilities

• Leading engagements: Planning and executing internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews for financial institutions.
• Conducting assessments: Evaluating internal control frameworks and performing fieldwork to identify design and control gaps, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Advising clients: Providing advisory services on critical risk and regulatory requirements and international regulations (including MAS).
• Making recommendations: Analyzing findings to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Delivering excellence: Upholding professional standards and ensuring high client satisfaction in all assignments.
• Following frameworks: Executing internal audit engagements in accordance with IPPF and Global Internal Audit Standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Team player

Independent worker

Regulatory knowledge

MAS Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

As a key member of Forvis Mazars' Financial Services Consulting practice, you will work on diverse projects and initiatives focused on risk, regulatory and compliance. Your work will extend beyond local regulations, helping clients navigate complex international regulatory frameworks. You'll use your expertise to build lasting client relationships and provide strategic advice. With the guidance of our experienced managers, you'll have the opportunity to expand both your technical and business skills.

We foster a friendly, collaborative environment where you can progress quickly, supported by formal training, senior mentoring, and broad exposure to the global financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Leading engagements: Working with managers/ assistant managers to plan and execute internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews for financial institutions.
• Conducting assessments: Evaluating internal control frameworks and performing fieldwork to identify design and control gaps, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.
• Advising clients: Providing advisory services on critical risk and regulatory requirements and international regulations (including MAS) such as anti-money laundering (AML), conduct, ethics, independence, and cybersecurity.
• Making recommendations: Analysing findings to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Delivering excellence: Upholding professional standards and ensuring high client satisfaction in all assignments.
• Following frameworks: Executing internal audit engagements in accordance with established frameworks like the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of International and MAS Regulations (including, Banking Act, SFA, PSA, AML/CTF, Data Privacy)
• Experience in internal audit or risk or compliance department will be an added advantage.
• Deep passion in Regulations, Risk and Compliance
• Highly motivated and possess good level of enthusiasm
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Able to work independently and as well as a team player
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, audit standards and accounting principles