Statutory Audit and Compliance Lead (1 year contract)

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Statutory Compliance Lead. The role involves managing statutory reporting, leading audits, and mentoring a team of audit professionals. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of audit experience and proficiency in statutory compliance. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in audit, and 4+ years of commercial experience.
• Ability to effectively manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead statutory audit processes across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Audit management

Team management

Statutory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

• Manage statutory reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records.
• Lead statutory audit processes across multiple countries.
• Supervise and mentor team of audit professionals, and provide guidance to the team on managing relationships with local tax agents.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Monitor changes in legislation, identify risks and implement necessary adjustments to processes.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on statutory compliance matters.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to upper management and stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to compliance and reporting.

A successful Statutory Compliance Lead should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in audit, and at least 4 years of commercial experience.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing compliance risks.
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools used in financial reporting.