Audit Manager

thong & lim (formerly known as charles wu & associates); Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

thong & lim (formerly known as charles wu & associates ) is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in Singapore to lead diverse audit engagements and ensure compliance with SSA/SFRS and regulatory requirements. You will supervise junior staff, review working papers, and assist Partners with client portfolios, planning, and business development.

The role requires 6–8 years of external audit experience, with 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or related field.
• CA Singapore/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent preferred.
• 6–8 years external audit experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong SSA/SFRS, Companies Act and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements concurrently.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and audit software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and manage audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Review planning, risk assessments, documentation, and financial statements for SSA/SFRS compliance.
• Ensure timely and budget-friendly audit delivery with high-quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Audit Seniors and junior staff.
• Review and approve working papers, letters, and reports before Partner review.
• Assist Partners in client portfolios, resource planning, engagement scheduling, and business development.
• Monitor changes in auditing standards and ensure methodologies are current.
• Support quality reviews, regulatory inspections, and firm-wide policies.
• Participate in recruitment, staff development, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Review audit planning, risk assessments, audit documentation, and financial statements to ensure compliance with Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA), Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), and applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timelines and budgets while maintaining high-quality professional standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Audit Seniors and junior audit staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Review and approve audit working papers, management letters, and audit reports before Partner review.
• Assist Partners in managing client portfolios, resource planning, engagement scheduling, and business development initiatives.
• Monitor changes in accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards and ensure audit methodologies remain current.
• Support quality assurance reviews, regulatory inspections, and the implementation of firm-wide audit policies and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment, staff development, and performance evaluations within the audit department.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of external audit experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA), Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), Companies Act, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and audit software.