Business Risk (FS) Consultant / Senior Consultant

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Singapore seeks an Associate/Senior Associate for their Business Risk team. This role involves conducting audits and assessments for financial institutions, providing guidance, and supporting business development activities. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in risk and compliance, with knowledge in financial services preferred. Opportunities for growth and development are available within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or at least 1 year of relevant experience for the associate position.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience for the senior associate position.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CA, CIA) is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on client background and key risks.
• Assist in interviews/workshops with key stakeholders.
• Prepare written reports and organise closing meetings.

Skills

Accountability

Time Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Business Risk team

Our 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 GT member firms and international travel.

Responsibilities:

Associate responsibilities include:

• Conducting research on client background and key risks, including the applicable MAS regulations for financial institutions
• Assisting the scope of review, propose tailored audit work program and time schedules
• Coordinating kick off meetings and other planning activities
• Assisting in interviews/workshops with key stakeholders/senior management and testing of complex areas
• Assisting and preparing written reports, 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

Senior Associate responsibilities also include:

• Developing the scope of review, propose tailored audit work program and time schedules
• Performing interviews/workshops with key stakeholders/senior management and testing of complex areas
• Preparing written reports, organising closing meetings, wrapping up audit work files, and supporting in the closure of the engagement
• Providing guidance to junior team member, as required

Qualifications and requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related fields.
• Fresh graduate or at least 1 year of relevant experience for the associate position, preferably in a risk and control and compliance position in a big public accounting firm or a commercial environment. Individuals with a background in external audits may also apply.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience for the senior associate position, preferably in a risk and control and compliance position in a big public accounting firm or a commercial environment. Individuals with a background in external audits may also apply.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CA, CIA) is highly preferred but not a pre-requisite
• Technical knowledge of relevant business risk areas. Familiarity with the Financial Services industry will have an advantage.
• Ability to prioritise and work independently and as a team player
• Strong sense of accountability, good time management and project management skills
• Effective report writing skills, proficiency with MS Office, strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Candidates with data analytics skills will have an advantage.