Assurance Manager

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading international professional services firm in Singapore, seeks an experienced audit manager to lead engagements from planning to completion with autonomy.

You will mentor teams, manage client relationships, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth while upholding top-tier audit standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want broader ownership across local and international clients, this is your role.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA Singapore / ACCA / CPA / ICAEW or equivalent)
• 6+ years external audit experience, ideally in international/public firm
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, IFRS, SSA and ISA
• Experience managing audit engagements and leading teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning to completion
• Oversee a portfolio of local and multinational clients across diverse industries
• Review audit work for compliance with SFRS, IFRS, SSA and ISA
• Provide practical solutions on complex accounting and audit matters
• Build strong client relationships with key stakeholders
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, profitability and billing
• Coach and develop audit professionals through feedback and performance management
• Collaborate with partners on proposals and new client opportunities
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Project management

Education

CA Singapore / ACCA / CPA / ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

An established international professional services firm is seeking an experienced audit manager to join its growing assurance practice in Singapore. In this forward-looking role, you will be leading complex engagements with autonomy to influence client success and accelerate your career.

If you're looking for greater ownership, exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and the opportunity to lead high-performing teams within a collaborative environment, we'd love to speak with you.

What You’ll Do:

As an audit manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of local and international clients, leading audit engagements from planning through completion while delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.

You’ll partner closely with senior leadership, build trusted client relationships, mentor and develop your team, and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning to completion.
• Oversee a portfolio of local and multinational clients across diverse industries.
• Review audit work to ensure compliance with SFRS, IFRS, SSA and ISA.
• Provide practical solutions on complex accounting and audit matters.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, profitability and billing.
• Coach, mentor and develop audit professionals through regular feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate with partners and business development teams on proposals and new client opportunities.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

We're looking for a confident audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and client management skills. You'll ideally have:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent).
• At least 6 years of external audit experience, preferably within an international or established public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of SFRS, IFRS, SSA and ISA, with exposure to listed co
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for developing people and delivering quality outcomes.

What's in it for you

You’ll be joining a firm that values technical excellence, invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities for long-term career growth.