Audit Manager

Truenorth Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Truenorth Search is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Singapore to lead and manage a portfolio of local and international clients, guiding engagements from planning through completion with a strong emphasis on quality and client service.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to the growth of the assurance practice in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years external audit experience in international or large public accounting firms.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, SSA and ISA.
• Proven ability to manage audit engagements and lead teams.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Oversee portfolios of local and multinational clients across industries.
• Review work for compliance with standards (SFRS, IFRS, SSA, ISA).
• Provide solutions on complex accounting and audit matters.
• Build strong client relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines and profitability.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

People development

IFRS knowledge

SSA knowledge

ISA knowledge

Education

CA Singapore

ACCA

CPA

ICAEW

Job description

Lead complex engagements. Influence client success. Accelerate your career.

An established international professional services firm is seeking an experienced audit manager to join its growing assurance practice in Singapore.

If you’re looking for greater ownership, exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and the opportunity to lead high-performing teams within a collaborative environment, we’d love to speak with you.

What You’ll Do:

As an audit manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of local and international clients, leading audit engagements from planning through completion while delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.

You’ll partner closely with senior leadership, build trusted client relationships, mentor and develop your team, and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning to completion.
• Oversee a portfolio of local and multinational clients across diverse industries.
• Review audit work to ensure compliance with SFRS, IFRS, SSA and ISA.
• Provide practical solutions on complex accounting and audit matters.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, profitability and billing.
• Coach, mentor and develop audit professionals through regular feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate with partners and business development teams on proposals and new client opportunities.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for a confident audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and client management skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent).
• At least 7 years of external audit experience, preferably within an international or established public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, SSA and ISA.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for developing people and delivering quality outcomes.