Audit Associate/Senior Associate

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Associate to perform fieldwork under supervision, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and local standards. You will support internal controls testing, ESG data validation, and cross-border engagements across industries.

The role requires at least 1 year in an audit firm, strong analytical skills, and Mandarin proficiency for coordinating with Mandarin-speaking counterparts. You will collaborate in a fast-paced team, delivering timely audit deliverables and robust

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in an audit firm.
• Knowledge of US GAAP; ability to research ASC topics; PCAOB exposure is an advantage.
• Understanding of ESG/sustainability reporting (ISSB/GRI/SASB) and interest in ESG assurance; experience testing non-financial data controls is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with audit/data tools preferred.
• Team player with strong analytical, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in mandarin is vital to deal with mandarin-speaking counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures during fieldwork under the guidance of senior auditors.
• Conduct analytical reviews and substantive tests for clients across industries and geographies.
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation per firm policies; reference ASC guidance where applicable.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and identifying improvement areas in financial reporting; extend control testing to ESG data when 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 and ESG implications.
• Maintain strong client and team relationships 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.

Skills

Audit procedures

US GAAP

ESG reporting

Team player

Communication

Time management

Education

ISCA-recognized degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 relevant US GAAP (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 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. PCAOB experience/exposure is an advantage.
• Understanding of ESG/sustainability reporting (e.g., ISSB/GRI/SASB) and interest in ESG assurance; 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 counterparts