Business Risk (FS) Assistant Manager / Manager

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable consulting firm in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager or Manager for their Business Risk team. This role involves managing audit projects, conducting risk assessments, and engaging with clients in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in internal audit or risk/compliance, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience for Assistant Manager; at least 6 years for Manager.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CA, CIA) is highly preferred.
• Experience in internal audit or risk/compliance.
• Demonstrated industry knowledge in financial services/banking.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client background research and risk assessments.
• Managing audit projects from planning to completion.
• Leading interviews/workshops with clients.
• Preparing written reports covering audit findings.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Analytical skills

Client management

Education

Recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Data analytical tools

Job description

The Business Risk team

Our Business Risk Services team helps organisations tackle issues around governance, risk, and controls so that they can make strategic and risk-informed decisions.

We support financial institutions and other businesses by conducting internal audits, assessing the effectiveness of their internal audit teams, reviewing internal controls, advising on regulatory compliance, and improving governance through enterprise risk management.

At the heart of our young and dynamic team is a growth mindset. The non-silo culture allows our team to openly bring up questions and ideas to the leaders. In turn, our leaders are dedicated to helping our team nurture their skills and grow in their careers. During peak periods, our team work closely together and support one another to bring value to clients in a timely manner. The team primarily works with clients in the financial services industry and projects may entail cross-border collaboration with other Grant Thornton member firms and international travel.

Responsibilities

Assistant Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Conducting research on client background and key risks, including the applicable MAS regulations for financial institutions.
• Managing and executing projects including:
• Performing risk assessments on key business activities and determine the scope of review, in conjunction with the clients’ senior management
• Planning the audit approach and prepare the audit work program including determining the audit procedures and overseeing delivery of the audits from planning to completion. Perform review of the team members’ work
• Coordinating kick off meetings and other planning activities
• Leading interviews/workshops with key stakeholders/senior management and testing of complex areas
• Facilitating and preparing written reports covering the audit findings (control issues/gaps) and proposing corrective action plans including obtaining agreed actions plans from management, organising closing meetings, wrapping up audit work files, and supporting in the closure of the engagement
• Supporting the building and maintaining of relationships with clients and assisting with business development
• Actively participating in issues discussion with client key stakeholders and seek to understand the broader impact of the issues/gaps identified in the audit reviews
• Assisting in the development of clients’ portfolio, by supporting business development, practice management and thought leaderships activities

Responsibilities

Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing teams in project execution while ensuring high-quality execution, meeting client expectations and timeline, including:
• Performing risk assessments on key business activities and determine the scope of review, in conjunction with the clients’ senior management
• Planning the engagement/ audit approach and prepare the work program and oversee the delivery of the engagement/ audit from planning to completion, including performance of review of the team members’ work
• Actively participating in issues discussion with client key stakeholders and seek to understand the broader impact of the issues/gaps identified in the engagements/ audit reviews
• Reviewing and/ or preparing the draft and final written reports covering the audit findings (control issues/gaps) and propose corrective action plans including obtaining agreed actions plans from management
• Listening to client needs and apply collaborative critical thinking to solve complex client problems and lead clients’ presentations with senior managements
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and regulatory changes to provide updates to clients, whenever required
• Coaching, mentoring and training staff and assisting in the management of the overall engagement including resource allocations, plans, budgets and schedules
• Developing clients’ portfolio, by supporting business development, practice management and thought leaderships activities

Qualifications and requirements

• Recognised Bachelors or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related fields.
• For the Assistant Manager role, at least 4 years of relevant experience gained in internal audit, or risk/compliance in a mid-tier or big public accounting firm.
• For the Manager role, at least6 years of relevant experience and with relevant professional experience gained in internal audit, or risk/compliance in commercial or in a big public accounting firm.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CA, CIA) is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated good industry knowledge in financial services/banking, oil and gas, and others.
• Proven knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA) and a good understanding of processes, risks, and controls.
• Knowledge of data analytical tools, IT in general, and application controls is desirable.
• Flexible mindset, with a creative approach and ability to think out-of-the-box.
• Process-minded, organized, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, be highly motivated and a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin, both oral and written.
• Excellent client management and communications skills.
• Experience working under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment.