Audit Associate

ACUMEN AUDIT PAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACUMEN AUDIT PAC is seeking an Audit Associate to assist in planning and performing statutory and internal audits, and other assurance engagements. The role involves executing procedures across cash, receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, inventory, assets, and payroll, and preparing audit papers with adherence to firm methodology.

The candidate will review records, identify issues, document controls, and communicate findings to clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of statutory audits, internal audits, and other assurance engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned areas including cash, receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit working papers following firm methodology and standards.
• Review accounting records, supporting documents, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Identify audit issues, control weaknesses, unusual transactions and potential misstatements.
• Assist testing internal controls and document business processes.
• Communicate audit findings and queries to clients professionally and promptly.
• Support preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables.
• Ensure audit work is completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Maintain documentation and comply with audit quality requirements.
• Keep updated on accounting standards, auditing standards, tax rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with audit seniors, managers, and client personnel.

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 1. Assisting planning and executing statutory audits, internal audits, and other assurance engagements.
• 2. Perform audit procedures for assigned sections, including cash, receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll.
• 3. Prepare clear and well-supported audit working papers in accordance with firm methodology and applicable standards.
• 4. Review accounting records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• 5. Identify audit issues, control weaknesses, unusual transactions, and potential misstatements.
• 6. Assisting testing internal controls and documenting business processes.
• 7. Communicate audit findings and queries to clients professionally and promptly.
• 8. Support the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables.
• 9. Ensure audit work is completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• 10. Maintain proper documentation and comply with audit quality requirements.
• 11. Keep updated on relevant accounting standards, auditing standards, tax rules, and regulatory requirements.
• 12. Work collaboratively with audit seniors, managers, and client personnel.

Requirements

• 1. Degree in Accounting
• 2. Basic knowledge of accounting principal and financial reporting standards
• 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software