General Assurance - Accountancy Associate (July 2027 onwards)

PricewaterhouseCoopers Schweiz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking an Accountancy Associate in our General Assurance Practice. You will perform audit fieldwork, test internal controls, and review financial statements for regulatory compliance, while collaborating with client finance teams.

Ideal candidates are final-year undergraduates or postgraduates in Accountancy with strong academics, leadership experience, and a proactive mindset to grow a long-term career in audit and assurance within a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate standing in Accountancy from a local or overseas university
• Strong academic foundation with consistent performance
• Active involvement in co-curricular activities, leadership roles, internships, or community initiatives
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with diverse teams
• Positive, proactive mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Willingness to learn and grow a long-term career in audit and assurance

Responsibilities

• Perform audit fieldwork and test internal controls across a client portfolio using PwC's audit methodology
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation to support conclusions
• Review financial statements for compliance with applicable accounting standards (SFRS, IFRS, SSA)
• Liaise with client finance teams to obtain information and understand processes
• Support senior staff and partners through the engagement lifecycle from planning to reporting
• Deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions across financial control and regulatory reporting

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Accountancy degree

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

About Our General Assurance Practice

Our General Assurance Practice works with organisations to navigate regulatory complexities by improving their corporate reporting and supporting their compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual agreements. Our clients include leading companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), MNCs, and emerging companies in Singapore. As part of the firm's largest line of service, you'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — working across industries, engaging with every aspect of our clients' activities, and offering insightful audit advice that adds real value.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accountancy Associate, your day-to-day work will include:

• Performing audit fieldwork and testing of internal controls across a portfolio of clients, using PwC's innovative global audit methodology

• Preparing audit working papers and documentation to support audit conclusions

• Assisting in the review of financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards (e.g., SFRS, IFRS, SSA)

• Liaising with client finance teams to obtain information, resolve queries, and understand business processes

• Supporting senior associates, managers, and partners throughout the engagement lifecycle — from planning through to reporting

• Delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions across financial control, regulatory reporting, and technology-related audit issues

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate standing in Accountancy from a local or overseas university

• A strong academic foundation, with consistency in performance rather than perfection

• Active involvement in co-curricular activities, leadership roles, internships, or community initiatives

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently with diverse teams

• A positive, proactive mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

• A strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and willingness to learn

• The drive to grow professionally and build a long-term career in audit and assurance

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 22 more}

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No