Audit Associate

Kreston Helmi Talib; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable audit and assurance firm in Singapore is seeking an Audit Associate I to take on various stages of audit tasks under supervision. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree and be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Responsibilities include assisting in audit engagements, ensuring compliance with Singapore financial standards, and performing data analysis. This position allows for professional growth and does not require work pass sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must have an accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and open source research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audit and assurance engagement activities under supervision.
• Perform tasks in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
• Review financial statements per relevant standards and regulations.
• Execute assigned engagement-related tasks, including tests of controls.
• Validate information accuracy in audit reports and perform data analysis.
• Identify ethical conflicts and ensure compliance with quality control procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Fluency in English

MS Office Suite

Open Source Research Tools

Education

Accounting degree or Professional Accounting qualification

Job description

Role Description

Reporting into the Audit Manager, or equivalent, the Audit Associate I 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.

When it comes to working in a team, the Audit Associate I is able to build relationships, work cooperatively and identify ethical issues with reference to the code of professional conduct and ethics. They are also able to 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 Senior 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 and/or Professional Accounting qualification
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• MS Office Suite
• 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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