Associate Director (Audit Technical), Professional Standards

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to support initiatives in audit, sustainability, and specialized industries. This role involves preparing technical publications, leading committees, and monitoring regulatory developments to enhance the accountancy profession. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering professional standards and contributing to the growth of the accountancy field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge in accounting, auditing, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical publications and guidance for ISCA members.
• Lead technical committees and execute related initiatives.
• Conduct outreach events to share latest developments.

Skills

Technical knowledge in accounting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy

CA Singapore or equivalent

Job description

The role is to execute and support initiatives contributing to ISCA’s Professional Standards strategic priority – in audit, sustainability and specialised industries such as banking and finance, corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue relevant technical publications and guidance to share knowledge and insights with ISCA members and the accountancy profession at large.
• Lead/Provide secretariat support to relevant technical committees. Plan and execute initiatives/projects under these committees.
• Monitor international standards-setting and local regulatory developments, assess their impact on the local accountancy profession and submit views to the international standard-setting bodies and local regulators.
• Curate content to facilitate the development of CPD offerings
• Conduct outreach events to share the latest developments and emerging issues
• Contribute commentaries/articles for the media and the Institute’s in-house publication
• Research technical issues and prepare relevant responses when providing technical support to ISCA members via the technical enquiry service.
• Contribute towards ad hoc special projects of the Institute as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Accountancy, CA Singapore or its equivalent
• At least 8 years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Possess strong technical knowledge relating to accounting, auditing and ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills - able to foster strong working relationships with members, practitioners, regulators and other industry stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail, analytical and resourceful with positive working attitude.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines with a can-do attitude.