AUDIT ASSOCIATE

ACUMEN ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ACUMEN ADVISORY PTE. LTD. is seeking an Audit Associate to support planning and execution of statutory and internal audits in Singapore. You will perform procedures on cash, receivables, payables, revenue and expenses, and prepare concise working papers according to firm standards.

You will review accounting records and financial statements, identify issues, and communicate findings to clients, collaborating with seniors, managers, and client personnel to ensure timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and executing statutory audits, internal audits, and other assurance engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned sections including cash, receivables, payables, revenue and expenses.
• Prepare audit working papers clearly and in line with firm methodology and standards.
• Review accounting records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Identify audit issues, control weaknesses, unusual transactions, and potential misstatements.
• Document business processes and assist testing of internal controls.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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

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