Audit Senior Associate

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited is seeking a seasoned audit professional to lead engagements for a diverse client base, including multinational firms. The role offers exposure to cross-border work and complex financial statements across industries.

You'll apply IFRS/ISA expertise, coach junior staff, and ensure timely, high-quality audit deliverables under tight deadlines. Singapore-based full-time position with a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive audit experience.
• Degree/Diploma in Accounting; CPA/CA/ACCA/ACA desirable.
• Experience in Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting skills with IFRS and ISA.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements, cover engagement planning, process review, preparation, and review of audit workpapers, audit finalisation reports and financial statements across a portfolio of diversified clients including multinational corporations
• Participate in cross-border engagements and group audits with group/component audit teams and/or Grant Thornton network teams
• Recognise possible audit concerns or unusual relationships based on basic financial statement analysis and report them to the assurance team
• Train and coach audit team members by conducting timely performance review and providing feedback to them

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

IFRS knowledge

ISA knowledge

Job description

The Audit team

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 multinational companies that span across a vast range of industries, our team members gain valuable exposure across various industries.

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 audit engagements, cover engagement planning, process review, preparation, and review of audit workpapers, audit finalisation reports and financial statements across a portfolio of diversified clients including multinational corporations
• Participate in cross-border engagements and group audits with group/component audit teams and/or Grant Thornton network teams
• Recognise possible audit concerns or unusual relationships based on basic financial statement analysis and report them to the assurance team
• Train and coach audit team members by conducting timely performance review and providing feedback to them

Qualifications and skills

• At least 3 to 5 years of progressive audit experience
• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or equivalent; CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent is highly desirable
• Experience in Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm is advantageous
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in SFRS and SSA, as well as IFRS and ISA is preferred
• Good communication skills, ability to prepare reports and excellent analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines