Audit Assistant Manager / Manager

About the role

Singapore Assurance PAC is seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager / Manager to join our dynamic audit team. This is a full-time position that offers a pivotal opportunity to lead audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality assurance services to our diverse client portfolio. In this role, you will take on increased responsibility for audit planning, execution, and client relationship management, whilst contributing to the strategic growth of our external audit practice.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute external audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards and firm policies
• Lead audit teams through various phases of engagements, including risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting
• Develop and review audit programmes tailored to client circumstances and identified risks
• Perform detailed audit procedures including testing of controls, substantive testing of transactions and balances, and analytical review
• Review and evaluate audit findings, determining their significance and impact on audit opinions
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers documenting audit procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Draft audit reports, management letters and communicate findings to audit committees and senior management
• Mentor and coach junior audit staff, providing guidance on technical matters and professional development
• Manage client relationships, coordinate communications and ensure client satisfaction throughout engagements
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to audit processes and efficiency
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) with relevant experience in external audit
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in external audit within a professional services firm or equivalent environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex audit engagements independently
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (IFRS, Singapore Standards on Auditing)
• Proven experience in supervising and developing junior audit staff
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex audit matters clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in audit software and relevant IT systems
• Professional demeanour with a commitment to upholding audit independence and ethics
• Experience across diverse industries or client types is advantageous