Professional Practice Development - Senior Manager

ERNST & YOUNG LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for their Professional Practice Group. The role involves supporting assurance professionals in delivering high-quality services, keeping abreast of accounting standards, and facilitating training. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CA Singapore qualification, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers a stimulating professional environment.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in developments in accounting and auditing standards.
• At least 8 years of audit or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of developments in accounting standards.
• Develop guidance for assurance professionals.
• Support assurance professionals with accounting issues.
• Review financial statements for compliance.
• Facilitate training on accounting updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CA Singapore qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

EY Singapore Professional Practice Group, as trusted advisors to clients and assurance professionals, comprises of a group of professionals well-versed in accounting and auditing requirements. The Professional Practice Group works closely with assurance professionals in the delivery of quality services to clients. As part of our Professional Practice Group, you will embark on an intellectually stimulating journey both on the professional and personal front as you support assurance professionals as they work with their clients on many complex and intriguing accounting, auditing and risk management issues. Through your highly specialised and coveted skills, knowledge and experience, you will play an important role in enhancing the audit quality. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate your thought leadership on emerging trends and help clients and assurance professionals navigate issues brought about by disruptions in this ever‑changing business environment.

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and driven Senior Manager to join our Professional Practice Group. As a technical specialist, you will play a key role in supporting assurance professionals in the delivery of quality services to their clients. Through this, you will assist in the delivery of exceptional client service.

Your key responsibilities

• Keep abreast of developments in accounting and auditing requirements and share the knowledge with Assurance professionals on a timely basis
• Develop guidance and enablers to assist assurance professional in delivery of quality audit
• Provide support to assurance professionals in dealing with accounting and auditing issues
• Review financial statements and auditor’s reports for compliance with accounting and auditing standards requirements
• Plan and facilitate training on updates in accounting and auditing requirements

Skills and attributes for success

• Keen interest in developments in accounting and auditing standards
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Obtained CA Singapore qualification (or equivalent professional qualification)
• At least 8 years of audit or related work experience