Audit Assistant - Singapore

DM Financial; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaston, a specialized audit and assurance firm, is seeking a junior audit-focused candidate in Singapore. You will assist audit teams with fieldwork, prepare working papers, and participate in risk assessment and internal controls while developing an understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

You will receive full study support for professional certifications such as ACCA and the Singapore CA Qualification, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Diploma from a local polytechnic in Accountancy, Finance, Banking & Finance, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or those with up to 1 year of working experience - no audit background required.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in audit and finance, with intention to work toward ACCA, Singapore CA Q, or equivalent.
• Meticulous, organised, and comfortable working with numbers and detail.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams in performing audit fieldwork and procedures including preparing audit working papers and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Participate in risk assessment and internal control evaluation processes
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, with a focus on alternative investment funds, fund management companies and investment holding entities.
• Work closely with experienced audit professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Develop an understanding of applicable financial reporting standards, audit methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Accountancy (polytechnic)

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Valaston audit team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting high-quality audit engagements from start to finish. Reporting to Audit Seniors/Audit Managers your responsibilities will include the following:

• Assist audit teams in performing audit fieldwork and procedures including preparing audit working papers and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Participate in risk assessment and internal control evaluation processes
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, with a focus on alternative investment funds, fund management companies and investment holding entities.
• Work closely with experienced audit professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Develop an understanding of applicable financial reporting standards, audit methodologies and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Need

• Diploma from a local polytechnic in Accountancy, Finance, Banking & Finance, or a related field
• Fresh graduates or those with up to 1 year of working experience - no audit background required
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in audit and finance, with intention to work toward ACCA, Singapore CA Q, or equivalent
• Meticulous, organised, and comfortable working with numbers and detail
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
• Good command of English (written and spoken)

What You Can Expect

• Real exposure, real clients - from day one, you'll work on live engagements in the investment funds and asset management companies
• We invest in your qualifications - full study support (exam leave, course fees, and mentorship) for professional certifications such as ACCA and the Singapore CA Qualification (Singapore CA Q).
• A firm that is actually growing - join us early and grow alongside the firm, with genuine opportunities to grow with us.
• Culture that doesn't feel corporate - a flat, approachable team where questions are welcomed and seniors actually make time to teach.
• Structured mentorship - paired with experienced auditors who'll guide you through the fundamentals and beyond.

About Us

At Valaston, we believe in building strong client relationships to deliver a quality audit experience that sets us apart. We are a specialized audit and assurance firm delivering Global Fund Assurance Solutions for investment funds and SPVs. Having traded as part of the Cohen & Company network, we rebranded as Valaston in 2025. Valaston succeeds for our clients through our independence, technical strength and deep expertise on fund audits. We deliver practical solutions that address complex and rapidly evolving audit challenges, from digital and cyber-assets to multi-jurisdictional compliance.

From our offices in Ireland, mainland Europe, Singapore, Netherlands and the Cayman Islands we work across all major jurisdictions, bringing our clients the benefit of hands-on, senior-led service and consistency across accounting cycles.