Associate, Audit

About Acclime.

At Acclime, we help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse markets with practical, hands-on support. With a presence in 18+ markets and a growing team of 2,000+ professionals in the fields of audit, accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the Audit Methodology and Caseware Auditing Software;
• Obtain sound understanding of the client’s systems of internal controls;
• Possess a strong understanding of the substantive audit procedures carried out by the Staff Accountant, including reviewing working papers prepared by the Staff Accountant;
• Exercise professional scepticism to perform audit procedures on complex areas involving a higher degree of management’s judgement and estimates;
• Assist the Audit Senior to perform the following: plan the audit, including applying a risk-based audit approach to design audit procedures to test the client’s internal control environment; assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, highlight internal control lapses and provide recommendations to improve the client’s internal controls; highlight accounting and auditing issues and assist to communicate audit findings;
• Ability to handle small job engagements independently;
• Demonstrate logical thought process and documentation skills to summarise audit issues and conclusion in a clear and concise manner;
• Review financial statement reports and relevant disclosures to ensure consistency with audit working papers and accounting policies;
• Establish good working relationships with clients and engagement team members;
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending internal trainings; and
• Handle any other job tasks assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree in accountancy or related discipline and/or equivalent professional qualification with 1 - 2 years relevant work experience in an audit firm;
• Proficient in computer skills in MS office;
• Possess good understanding in Singapore Companies Act, Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards;
• Possess initiative and drive, attention to details and a good aptitude for learning;
• Team player with strong analytical, follow-up skills and time management skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and
• Ability to work within tight timeline and in a fast-paced environment.