Internal Audit ( Associate / Senior Associate)

BDO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO LLP in Singapore is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to plan and perform internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls. You will prepare working papers, report findings, and advise clients on process enhancements while managing multiple engagements.

The role requires MAS regulatory awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams, with flexibility to learn and grow within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualifications recognized by ISCA.
• 1–2 years of experience in external and internal audit.
• Solid knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements and current developments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform internal audits of financial and operational processes within budgets.
• Provide risk advisory audit support on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Prepare detailed working papers and supporting documents.
• Prepare internal audit reports with observations and recommendations on processes and controls.
• Be involved in audit planning and fieldwork; inform engagement managers on status.
• Present audit findings and advise on regulatory compliance improvements.
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Able to work independently or in teams; be coachable.
• Other duties as directed by managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy / ACCA / CPA or ISCA

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and perform internal audits of financial and operational processes within time budgets, timescales, and professional requirements

• Provide risk advisory audit support to audit engagements on regulatory and compliance matters

• Prepare detailed working papers and supporting documents

• Prepare internal audit reports including audit observations and recommendations on business processes and enhancement of internal controls

• Be involved in audit planning process

• Participate in fieldworks and inform engagement managers on job status

• Conduct presentations of audit findings and advise our clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including but not limited to reviewing and formulating recommendations for processes and controls in compliance with regulatory requirements

• Monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

• Able to work independently, as well as in teams with willingness to learn and be coachable

• Other duties as directed by your managers

Requirements:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification recognized by ISCA

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in external and internal audit preferably for Senior Associate position.

• Sound knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements and constantly abreast of latest developments in the regulatory compliance domain in the industry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Dynamic self-motivated and able to handle multiple engagements