Assurance Partner (General / MAS Fund Audit)

Prime Accountants LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Accountants LLP in Singapore seeks a Senior Audit Manager to oversee a portfolio of assurance clients and ensure high-quality engagements. The role emphasizes leadership, auditing excellence, and strong communication across client teams.

The candidate should possess SSA/FRS knowledge, be a Public Accountant of Singapore or eligible within 6 months, and have at least 10 years of experience, including 2 in a senior managerial role in the audit field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent; Public Accountant status recommended or within 6 months of joining.
• Bilingual English proficiency and strong communication skills; audit-focused.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a senior managerial role in audit.
• Experience with CMS/MAS audits and knowledge of SSA/SSQM/FRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assurance clients with a minimum value of S$1,000,000 and act as Engagement Quality Reviewer (EQR) when required.
• Stay updated with SSA, SSQM and FRS technical knowledge.
• Provide Fund Accounting services including financial statements, allocations, full cycle accounting and data analysis.
• Supervise and mentor a team of associates/seniors to ensure high-quality engagements.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and transfer technical skills to team members.
• Communicate issues promptly to the partners in a timely, organized manner.
• Advise clients on corporate secretary, finance operations, accounting systems, treatment and reporting.
• Assist in internal training sessions on SSA, SSQM and FRS as required.
• Assist in developing internal training materials for structured sessions during off-peak periods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Professional qualification (ACCA/CA/ICAEW)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Overview:

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Management team, responsible for managing a portfolio of assurance clients and ensuring high-quality engagements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, demonstrate a passion for auditing, have excellent communication abilities, a solid understanding of auditing principles (Singapore Standards of Auditing - SSA) and financial reporting standards (Financial Reporting Standards in Singapore - FRSs), and possess strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of assurance clients, with a minimum value of S$1,000,000, and act as an Engagement Quality Reviewer (EQR) for partner engagements when required.
• Stay updated with the latest technical knowledge on SSA, SSQM (Singapore Standards on Quality Management) and FRS.
• Provide Fund Accounting services, including preparing financial statements, limited partner and general partner allocations, full scope of transaction activities, including full cycle accounting, financial data analysis etc.
• Supervise and mentor a team of associates/seniors, ensuring high-quality assurance engagements.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to team members, actively imparting technical skills.
• Communicate any issues in a timely and organized manner to the respective partners.
• Offer guidance to clients on matters relating to corporate secretary, finance operations, accounting systems, accounting treatment, and reporting when necessary.
• Assist in conducting internal training sessions for assurance and other departments on SSA, SSQM, and FRS as required.
• Assist in the development of internal training materials for structured training sessions during off-peak periods.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Must be a Public Accountant of Singapore or expecting to obtain the Public Accountant status within 6 months of joining.
• Experience in CMS / MAS audits is advantageous.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA/SCAQ, ICAEW or CA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in a senior managerial role (preferably 2 years in a mid-tier/Big 4 audit environment).
• Experience in CaseWare is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliances (e.g., ISCA requirements, ACRA/tax filing deadlines), audit methodologies, and audit-related applications.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, and strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.