External Audit (All Level)

BDO Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Singapore is seeking an experienced audit professional to manage and execute audit assignments under supervision of managers and partners. You will identify risk areas, engage with senior client staff, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves supervising junior staff, mentoring team members, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet budget and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit engagements and client service delivery.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and internal controls.
• Supervisory experience will be considered for senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution and finalization of audit assignments for manager/partner review.
• Identify client needs and risk areas and discuss solutions with a manager/partner.
• Engage with senior client staff to understand business and ensure efficient audit execution.
• Monitor progress against budget and investigate variances for management.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior staff on client premises and in the office.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit methodologies and external regulations.
• Participate in firm-wide activities.

Skills

Audit planning

Client communication

Budget monitoring

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance/Accountancy/Banking

Postgraduate Diploma or Professional Degree

Job description

• Assist in the planning, execution and finalization of all areas of the audit assignment for manager/partner's review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
• Identify client's needs and areas of risk and review with a manager/partner on potential solutions, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
• Engage in active communication with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the manager.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office.
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
• Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities

Technical knowledge, professional qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• Candidates with supervisory experience will be considered for senior positions.
• Minimum 7 years experiences for Manager level

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.