CONSULTANT - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING ADVISORY

Newbridge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbridge seeks a high-caliber Consultant with early experience across External Audit and Internal Audit, focusing on Finance transformation. You will join client-facing teams to deliver finance controls and transformation engagements across Controls, Risk and Finance Performance.

The role targets individuals from Big 4 audit or risk advisory who want to transition into consulting and work across all three pillars. Strong analytics, communication and MS Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in external audit or risk advisory is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with client-facing teams to deliver finance controls, risk and transformation engagements.
• Support SOX design, testing and walkthroughs where applicable.
• Map finance processes, identify risks and controls, and document key reports and IPE.
• Connect finance processes to broader risk landscape and support risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Excel / PowerPoint

Education

CA / CPA / ACCA part-qualified or qualified

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a high-caliber Consultant with early experience across External Audit and Internal Audit, with a keen interest to build expertise in Finance transformation. This role is ideal for someone from Big 4 Audit / Risk Advisory who wants to transition into consulting and work across all three pillars - Controls, Risk and Finance Performance.

You will work as part of client-facing teams to deliver finance controls, risk and transformation engagements.

Key Requirements / What You Bring:

A. External Audit & Technical Accounting - Your Foundation:

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and ability to apply them to client scenarios
• Working knowledge of IFRS and experience in auditing / preparing financial statements under IFRS
• Awareness of PCAOB audit standards and experience in supporting PCAOB / US GAAS audits
• Ability to perform detailed testing, documentation and technical research with high quality

B. Internal Audit, Risk & Controls - Your Consulting Toolkit:

• Understanding of SOX requirements and experience in supporting SOX design / testing / walkthroughs
• Ability to support process mapping for finance processes, including identification of risks, controls and key reports / IPE
• Basic understanding of finance risk management concepts and ability to support risk assessments
• Exposure to enterprise risk frameworks and ability to connect finance processes to broader risk landscape

C. Finance Transformation - Your Growth Area:

• Interest and / or exposure to Zero Based Budgeting concepts, cost benchmarking and cost optimization
• Understanding of FP&A cycle - budgeting, forecasting, management reporting
• Awareness of Finance Target Operating Model and how finance functions are organized
• Curiosity for Finance Technologies - ERP, EPM, reporting tools and how technology enables finance

What We Look For in You - Consulting Mindset:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in External Audit and / or Internal Audit / Risk Advisory, preferably Big 4
• CA / CPA / ACCA part-qualified or qualified, with strong academic background
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced client environments, manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work
• Excellent communication, documentation and MS Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset and willingness to learn across all three pillars