Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Grant Thornton Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Singapore is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead and complete audit reviews, set timetables, brief teams, monitor budgets, and mentor junior colleagues. You will manage client portfolios and communicate with partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, driving cross-border engagements, and contributing to practice development.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Accounting or Finance with a completed professional qualification.
• Applicants must have a recognised professional qualification (e.g., ISCA/ICAEW or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years (Manager) or 8 years (Senior Manager) of experience in a professional services firm with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete audit reviews, agree timetables, brief teams, monitor budgets, and supervise juniors.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Draft proposals in collaboration with directors and partners.
• Manage and coach team members, providing feedback and development support.
• Oversee client portfolios and communicate with partners to ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Our audit team supports businesses in this important compliance measure that builds transparency and a complete picture of your financial position and regulatory obligations. Using a single audit approach and methodology across all Grant Thornton firms, our team brings consistent, high quality audit services to companies across the globe.

The audit team’s flat hierarchy and culture of teamwork brings about an openness where team members of any level can raise their ideas and concerns to leaders and career coaches. As our clients are companies that span across a vast range of industries, our team members gain valuable exposure to industries that they are interested in.

In addition to career coaching, the firm encourages our people to learn continually and pursue their professional qualifications. Through sponsored tuition fees, study leave, and the support of colleagues, our people are able to take the next step in a fulfilling career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete audit reviews, agree timetables, brief audit teams, monitor budgets, and supervise junior colleagues
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, while identifying and assessing opportunities for business growth
• Draft and prepare proposals in collaboration with directors and partners
• Manage, motivate and coach team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their professional development
• Oversee client portfolios and communicate effectively with partners as required
• Plan, direct and complete Singapore statutory audits; supervise staff assignments; review financial statements and technical accounting issues
• Collaborate closely with the Partners, Directors and staff on client management and practice development
• Provide strategic oversight of large-scale and cross-border audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Lead the preparation of proposals and pitch materials, shaping practice growth strategy
• Apply critical reasoning and professional judgment to deliver clarity and insight, guiding teams and clients through complex issues

Qualifications and requirements

• A recognised degree in Accounting or Finance, together with a completed professional qualification
• Applicants must be a qualified Singapore Chartered Accountant (ISCA) or ICAEW member. Other equivalent qualifications such as ACCA, CA Australia, CPA Australia, or US CPA may also be considered
• Minimum 7 years of experience for the Manager role or 8 years of experience for the Senior Manager role, including managerial or leadership experience within a professional services firm, with proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage international audit engagements and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Demonstrated track record of managing large-scale and cross border audit engagements and driving business development activities
• Experience in auditing clients in the oil & gas sector, including shipping and logistics, or the real estate sector
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in SFRS, SSA, IFRS, and ISA
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast paced, results driven environment
• Willingness to travel to various client sites as required
• Exceptional client service and communication skills including strong verbal, written and presentation abilities are required due to the client-facing nature of the role
• Proven leadership in business development, recruiting, training and mentoring, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software
• Adaptable, resilient and thrives in a dynamic environment