Senior Audit & Assurance Lead (Mandarin Fluent)

Forvis Mazars in Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through finalisation, ensuring high-quality work and on-budget delivery. You will maintain client relationships and provide technical expertise to comply with professional standards.

You will review and mentor staff, handle engagement finances, and collaborate with business development while working with both local and international clients.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably from an international accounting firm.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Mandarin.
• Strong grasp of IFRS/ISA and SSA/ISA.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Strong ethical values and respect for diversity.
• Proactive with a can-do attitude and ability to multi-task.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Solid computing skills and comfort with technology changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of engagements and deliver quality audit and assurance services.
• Provide leadership on audit engagements from planning to finalisation.
• Ensure engagement processes meet budget and timeline targets.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Review and provide technical expertise to ensure quality and standards compliance.
• Participate in professional development activities and staff coaching.
• Manage staff performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with business development for pitches.
• Oversee engagement financials including budgets and invoicing.
• Facilitate effective communication within cross-functional and diverse teams.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Audit leadership

IFRS/ISA knowledge

Stakeholder management

Professional skepticism

Communication skills

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Education

5+ years exp (intl firm)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forvis Mazars in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through finalisation, ensuring high-quality work and on-budget delivery. You will maintain client relationships and provide technical expertise to comply with professional standards.

You will review and mentor staff, handle engagement finances, and collaborate with business development while working with both local and international clients.