Audit Associate (Singapore)

Helmi Talib; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable audit firm in Singapore is seeking an Audit Associate to assist in audit and assurance engagements. The ideal candidate should have an accounting degree, be fluent in English, and possess proficiency in MS Office. They will execute tasks under the guidance of the Audit Manager while ensuring compliance with local financial and ethical standards. This position does not require work pass sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an Accounting degree or professional qualification.
• Fluency in English is essential for this role.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Manager in audit engagement activities under supervision.
• Perform tasks compliant with Financial Reporting and auditing standards.
• Review financial statements according to standards and legislation.
• Execute assigned tasks including tests of controls and analytical procedures.
• Validate accuracy of information accompanying audit reports.
• Identify ethical conflicts within the work environment.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Experience with open-source research tools

Education

Accounting degree or Professional Accounting qualification

Job description

About the job Audit Associate (Singapore)

Reporting into the Audit Manager or equivalent, the Audit Associate undertakes specific stages of audit work under supervision and familiarizes themselves with the underlying principles behind the tasks assigned to them as part of the audit plan, making adjustments to the application of skills to improve the work tasks or solve audit issues.

In a team environment, the Audit Associate builds relationships, works cooperatively and identifies ethical issues with reference to the code of professional conduct and ethics. They select and apply from a range of known solutions to familiar problems and take responsibility for their own learning and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Manager in performing audit and assurance engagement activities, undertaking specific tasks in the planning, execution, and delivery stages of the audit under supervision.
• Perform tasks on audit and assurance engagements in compliance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Singapore Standards on Auditing, Singapore Companies Act, and the Ethics Pronouncements in Singapore.
• Review financial statements in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Singapore Standards on Auditing, Singapore Companies Act, and the Ethics Pronouncements in Singapore.
• Execute assigned engagement–related tasks under supervision, including tests of controls, analytical procedures, substantive tests, and collection of evidence to corroborate information as part of the audit program.
• Validate the accuracy of information accompanying the audit report, perform data analysis, and identify significant accounting and auditing issues present in the data.
• Act in accordance with the Singapore Standards in Auditing, Ethics Pronouncements in Singapore, the Singapore Companies Act, and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards when providing audit and assurance services.
• Identify ethical conflicts in the work environment.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's quality control procedures.
• Be a team player, working cooperatively and communicating effectively in the work environment.
• Identify areas for personal development to improve work performance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Accounting degree or Professional Accounting qualification
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with open‑source research tools

This role is open for candidates with valid work authorization in Singapore and does not require work pass sponsorship

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted for an interview.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that this position is being managed directly by our internal recruitment team. We do not require the services of any recruitment agency or third‑party provider to process applications for this role. Additionally, we will never use external agencies to collect or obtain personal data on our behalf.

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