111 Managing Audits jobs in Singapore

• Review management accounts and assist in planning of the audit engagements including, but not limited to, understanding of the client's business environment, assessment of key risks areas, determination of materiality and performance of preliminary analytical review
• Perform fieldwork for audit including, but not limited to, performance of tests of controls, substantive analytical procedures and other tests of details
• Prepare tax computations for submission to IRAS
• Check compliance with relevant laws and regulations e.g. Singapore Companies Act 1967, Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), Income Tax Act and applicable tax legislation, etc.
• Review the financial statements prepared by clients and modify as appropriate in compliance with the requirements of FRS
• Able to lead and coach junior associates on team assignments

Location: Singapore

Department: Audit Team

Reports To: Country Leader/Partner

Experience Required: 6 – 8 Years

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Singapore office as an Audit Manager.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a portfolio of audit engagements across varied industries, including SME, MNC and subsidiaries of listed companies.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments in compliance with Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Audit Associates and Seniors.
• Review and ensure accuracy of audit working papers, documentation and financial statements prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Liaise with clients to address audit queries, provide recommendations and add value through insightful analysis.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, WIP, timely billing and collection and variance recognition.
• Contribute to practice management activities such as resourcing, scheduling and client billing.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standards while supporting team development and performance objectives.
• Develop audit strategies and propose process improvements to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality control standards, professional ethics and regulatory requirements.
• Lead special audit assignments such as due diligence, internal audits and agreed upon procedures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Support business development initiatives, including preparing proposals and participating in client meetings.
• Undertake wider office initiatives and ad-hoc projects, as required.
• Any other ad-hoc Duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification.
• Member of recognized professional accounting bodies such as ISCA, ACCA or CPA (Australia).
• Minimum 6 years relevant audit experience, preferably with large or mid-tier international accounting firms.
• Experience in assurance services is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a team of audit professionals.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Strong client facing and communication skills with the ability to provide actionable insights.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave Entitlement
• FWA (Flexible Work Arrangements)
• Medical Benefits
• Birthday Celebration Benefit
• AWS 13th Month Bonus
• Performance Bonus
• Training and Development Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

To lead audit engagements in preparation for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), ensuring that companies meet the regulatory, financial reporting, and internal control requirements for listing. Manage teams from planning through to finalisation of financial statements, coordinate with legal / regulatory / underwriter / stock exchange stakeholders, and maintain high technical, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. IPO-specific Audit & Advisory

2. Lead and manage IPO readiness audits: audit of historical financials, restatements, due diligence, internal control assessment.

3. Coordinate with underwriters, regulatory bodies, stock exchange (e.g SGX), legal counsel, and other advisors.

4. Review the company's financial reporting systems, internal control frameworks, and ensure any gaps are addressed.

5. Ensure compliance with relevant listing rules / regulations, securities laws, IFRS (or other applicable GAAP), disclosure & corporate governance requirements.

6. Audit Planning & Execution

7. Plan audit engagements for pre-IPO / IPO clients; define scope, staffing, risk assessment.

8. Execute audit fieldwork: testing, substantive procedures, control testing.

9. Supervise preparation (or restatement) of financial statements, disclosures, management discussion & analysis (MD&A) etc.

10. Deal with complex accounting issues, valuations (fair value, intangible assets, etc.), estimates, revenue recognition.

11. Technical Quality & Standards

12. Ensure all audit work meets professional standards (e.g. ISA/IFRS or local equivalents) and Mazars' internal quality control.

13. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IPO regulations, listing rules, changes in accounting standards, corporate governance.

14. Team Leadership & Development

15. Lead, coach, mentor audit team members (seniors, juniors) through IPO audit process.

16. Provide technical guidance and training related to IPO auditing, complex accounting, regulatory requirements.

17. Allocate resources, monitor performance, ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA / ACCA / CA / equivalent).
• Substantial audit experience (usually 6-10+ years), with exposure to IPO / capital markets transactions.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS (or other relevant GAAP), ISA or equivalent auditing standards, listing rules / regulatory requirements in markets relevant to the role.
• Experience in fair value accounting, valuations, complex accounting estimates.
• Strong leadership and people management skills – able to lead teams under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written), able to interact with senior management, board / audit committees.
• Good project management skills: time/budget management, resource allocation.
• High ethical standards; attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to evolving regulatory / market environment.
  Knowledge of legal & regulatory disclosure requirements for IPOs in jurisdiction(s) relevant.

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EA license 23C1980

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Play a key role in planning, execution and completion of audit engagements

• Sound knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Singapore Standards on Auditing

• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

• Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff

• Should have a degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy

• Minimum 5-6 years of external audit experience

• Good command of the English language

• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

• Able to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a key role in the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements, with particular focus on complex assignments.
• Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff and participate in the conduct of a wide range of assurance services.
• Understand the clients' industry, key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Plan engagement objectives to ensure compliance with professional standards and appropriately address risk.

ESSENTIAL

• Sound knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Singapore Standards on Auditing.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to read and interpret technical standards and routine commercial contracts is essential.
• Possess a strong affinity for numbers and ability to interpret financial data.
• demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others.
• have strong initiative and self-motivation.
• be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATION

• ACCA or accounting degree qualification which is recognised by ISCA, or have the Chartered Accountant of Singapore qualification.
• have at least 7 years of relevant audit experience in a professional accounting firm in Singapore
• knowledge of Caseware software would be an added advantage

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks. We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You'll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi Internal Audit (IA) provides independent assessments of Citi's control environment, risk management and governance for key stakeholders including Citi's board of directors, senior management and regulators. We are a global function with over 2,500 professionals providing assurance across all of Citi's businesses.

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Audit Manager - Legal Entities - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Audit Manager I - C13) based in Singapore. Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Audit Manager - Singapore will be reporting to the Chief Auditor, South Asia, and Head of Audit, Singapore. This position will focus on critical strategic and operational aspects of Internal Audit, encompassing:

• Strategic Reporting & Regulatory Engagement: Leading high-impact analysis for board and governance reporting and fostering strong relationships with regulators through quality deliverables. This includes developing a detailed understanding of Singapore Legal Entities and ensuring audit strategies and plans provide thorough, risk-based coverage for material risks from a Singapore Legal Entity perspective, including issue validation for regulatory and audit issues.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Driving strategic alignment and advancing our people-centric goals within Internal Audit. This involves effectively partnering with product and function teams to ensure audit issues are appropriately tagged and provide additional perspectives from a Legal Entity perspective.
• Operational & Innovation Leadership: Acting as a trusted partner to identify priorities, champion process improvements, and optimize our Internal Audit operations. This includes collaborating with IA Methodology teams and other LE HOAs to develop a Legal Entity audit approach that ensures Singapore Legal Entity perspectives are considered in audit planning processes for global and regional audits.
• Audit Assurance & Issue Oversight: Identifying cluster-wide audit expectations and gaps, supporting the Chief Auditor in securing essential assurance, and overseeing the resolution of critical issues. This also involves providing regular review and audit oversight over critical remediation programs and tracking progress.
• Quality & Data Partnership: Collaborating with our Quality Assurance (QA) and Management Information (MI) teams to ensure data quality and address findings. This includes analyzing audit data from a Legal Entity perspective, ensuring corrections, and following up on errors.

In this role, you're expected to have:

• Experience in working with global teams and dealing with integrated internal audit and assurance delivery.
• Experience developing audit assessments and testing criteria, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience in working with MI and managing large data sets to present information to management in the required/comprehensive format.
• Ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
• Prior experience of conducting risk-based audits and presenting results to management.
• Knowledge and experience of risk issue management criteria, tools, and methods.
• Experience and understanding of Singapore's regulatory environment and its impact on legal entities.

As a successful candidate, you'd ideally have the following skills and exposure:

Skills/Competencies:

• A confident individual. Able to analyze and think through issues; fluent in oral and written English; strong communication skills.
• Good numerical and analytical skills. Ability to use tools available to manage data, present it in the right format for management, and derive insights.
• Good interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented. Sense of urgency in providing deliverables and evaluating priorities.
• Critical thinking is a key requirement of the role, as themes related to risks and issues around the organization will be identified and presented to key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent; Master's preferred.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) are a plus. Statistical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering qualifications will be an advantage.
• Valuing Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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Most Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.

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Other Relevant Skills

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Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified and self-motivated professionals to join in our assurance practice, serving clients internationally across different industries.

Job Highlights

• Friendly and caring colleagues and managers

• Proximity to MRT stations

• Good starting salary with annual increment and bonus

• Good benefits and working environment

• Good career progression

• 5 days work week

• Friendly culture, understanding management, open concept office

• Opportunities for quality learning and experience

• Offers challenging career and great career opportunities ahead

• Opportunities to travel overseas for work after traveling restrictions are relaxed

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site fieldwork to ensure a smooth audit process.

• Review and assess risks, document and evaluate key controls, map out process flows, and identify significant issues.

• Demonstrate expertise in relevant reporting frameworks and related financial reporting matters.

• Participate in providing on-the-job training by sharing experience and knowledge.

• Maintain the highest professional and service standards.

Requirements

• A degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy

• Minimum 6 years of external audit experience

• Good command of the English language

· Team leader and a people developer· Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude

• Proactive in problem-solving and client management

Interested candidates are invited to apply online

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for applying.

• Lead statutory audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Perform risk assessments, review audit evidence, and ensure audit file quality.
• Manage team performance, provide coaching, and oversee training.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Involved in cross-border assignments, due diligence, and advisory projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance and Chartered Accountant (Singapore) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of audit experience, including listed company audits.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Singapore FRS, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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EA Licence: 19C9701

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The Manager manages a portfolio of engagements to deliver high quality audit services. You will provide leadership on audit engagements which includes engagement planning, execution, and finalisation of an audit engagement. You will be fully accountable for the audit engagement and ensure that the engagement process against budget and timeline is closely monitored. You will develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

You will review and provide key technical expertise to ensure the quality of audit work performed is in compliance with professional standards and requirements. You will also undertake a role in professional development activities such as training, staff recruitment and performance management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of international and local clients and deliver quality audit and assurance services, which includes planning, directing and completing the audits, as well as developing and guiding your team members to achieve the same objective
• Apply requisite professional scepticism during the course of the work and exercise professional judgement on critical technical issues
• Manage the stakeholders' expectations and project timelines, and proactively keep them abreast of the progress of the project
• Attend trainings planned for you to keep yourself updated of the developments of relevant professional standards
• Coach, motivate and develop team members to attain experience that cultivate technical competencies, and this would include conducting trainings of the team members with the assistance of our in-house technical and training team
• Manage staff performance, conduct timely performance reviews, and provide performance feedback
• Work with the business development team on pitches
• Work with the audit business support team to manage engagement financials, including budgets, profitability, work-in-progress, timely billing and collection
• Facilitate effective communication within the cross functional and culturally diverse team

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably from an international accounting firm
• Strong grasp of technical skills with proficiency in SFRS/IFRS and SSA/ISA.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively and efficiently across all levels
• Possess strong ethical values and has respect for diversity
• Proactive and possess positive "can do" attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities.
• Adaptable and can work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and able to reasonably keep up with the changes in technology