Audit Assistant, Assurance

ERNST & YOUNG LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Leadership coaching

Job summary

ERNST & YOUNG LLP in Singapore is seeking a recent graduate to join our External Audit team. You will assist in planning, executing and delivering assurance engagements and discuss findings with management.

This program emphasises professional development, world‑class learning and coaching to help you grow into a trusted advisor. You’ll work with clients across industries, uphold independence, and contribute to building a better working world.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Accountancy or related studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage shifting workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Document the execution of audit procedures as defined by objectives and approach.
• Identify potential audit issues and raise them to the assurance team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Audit basics

Problem solving

Project management

Integrity

Education

Recent graduate or pursuing Accountancy

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential business unit in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide our clients including companies, investors and regulators a peace of mind by using your skills and experience to them confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements. In addition, you will conduct timely and constructive discussions with the management on accounting and reporting matters and provide a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

The opportunity

You will experience professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client’s engagement history, and planned audit approach.
• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other assurance team members' views
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the audit client’s environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Integrity within a professional environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Accountancy or related studies

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.