Audit Associate (Based in Singapore)

Tap Growth ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai is seeking an Audit Associate to join our Johor audit team, offering a solid start for fresh graduates or early-career professionals. You will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to build a strong foundation in audit across local and international clients.

The role emphasizes conducting fieldwork, analytical reviews, ESG data testing, and collaboration with teams to deliver timely audit deliverables within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional accounting qualification recognised by ISCA.
• At least 1 year of experience in an audit firm.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with audit/data tools preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is vital for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures during fieldwork under the guidance of senior auditors, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards (including US GAAP and local standards).
• Conduct analytical review procedures and substantive tests for clients across industries and geographies (local & international).
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements; reference ASC guidance where applicable.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and identifying improvement areas within clients’ financial reporting processes; extend control testing to non-financial/ESG data where required.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure timely completion of assignments and deliverables.
• Participate in client discussions to understand operations and assess audit risk areas, including US GAAP reporting implications and ESG reporting risks.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and team members for effective communication and service.
• Support planning and execution of audit engagements, including inventory counts and confirmations.
• Support ESG/sustainability engagements: assist in data mapping, evidence gathering, and testing of ESG metrics; familiarity with ISSB/IFRS S1/S2, GRI or SASB is a plus.
• Handle any other ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Mandarin language

Education

ISCA-recognised degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Client

We are assisting a reputable professional services firm within awell-established corporate services group, providing assurance, accounting, andcompliance solutions to a diverse portfolio of local and multinationalcorporations across Asia.

About the Role

We are seeking an Audit Associate to join the Johor audit team. This isan excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or early-career professionals tobuild a strong foundation in audit, with comprehensive training and mentorshipprovided.

Job Description

• Responsibilities1. Perform audit procedures during fieldwork under the guidance of senior auditors, ensuringcompliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards (including US GAAP and localstandards).
• Conduct analytical review procedures and substantive tests for clients across industries andgeographies (local & international).
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation in accordance with firm policies andregulatory requirements; reference relevant US GAAP (ASC) guidance where applicable.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and identifying improvement areas within clients’ financialreporting processes; extend control testing to non-financial/ESG data where required.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure timely completion of assignments anddeliverables.
• Participate in client discussions to understand operations and assess audit risk areas, includingUS GAAP reporting implications and ESG reporting risks.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and team members for effectivecommunication and service.
• Support planning and execution of audit engagements, including inventory counts andconfirmations.
• Support ESG/sustainability engagements: assist in data mapping, evidence gathering, and testingof ESG metrics; familiarity with frameworks such as ISSB (IFRS S1/S2), GRI or SASB is a plus.
• Handle any other ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional accounting qualification recognised by ISCA.
• At least 1 year of experience in an audit firm.
• Knowledge of US GAAP; ability to research and apply relevant ASC topics. PCAOBexperience/exposure is an advantage.
• Understanding of ESG/sustainability reporting (e.g., ISSB/GRI/SASB) and interest in ESGassurance; experience testing non-financial data controls is an advantage.
• Proficient in computer skills & MS Office; experience with audit/data tools preferred.
• Team player with strong analytical, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in mandarin is vital in this role to deal with mandarin speaking counterpartsAssist in clientacceptance procedures, including risk assessments and preliminaryanalytical reviews