Audit Supervisor/Assistant Manager in Penarth

We are looking for an Audit Supervisor / Assistant Manager to run audit engagements end-to-end and serve as the key link between the engagement partner, the audit team and our clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement planning and execution

• Plan audits, including understanding the client’s business, assessing risks and materiality, and setting the audit approach and timetable.
• Manage and perform the coordination function across various concurrent statutory audits and special-purpose engagements (e.g. agreed-upon procedures, grant and compliance audits).
• Perform and supervise fieldwork on key and higher-risk areas such as revenue, inventory, impairment, related parties and going concern.
• Coordinate group audits and consolidations, including instructions to and review of component auditors’ work where applicable.

Review and reporting

• Review working papers prepared by team members and offshore support teams for quality, sufficiency of audit evidence and compliance with the Singapore Standards on Auditing and firm methodology.
• Prepare and review financial statements under FRS / SFRS(I), including consolidated financial statements, statements of cash flows and disclosure notes.
• Identify, research and resolve accounting and auditing issues, escalating significant matters to the engagement partner with proposed resolutions.
• Draft management letters and completion memoranda, and clear partner review points within agreed timelines.

Team leadership

• Guide, coach and develop audit associates and seniors on the job, and provide performance feedback.
• Allocate and monitor work, time budgets and deadlines so that engagements are delivered on time and within fee.

Client and practice management

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for client management, managing information requests, expectations and reporting deadlines.
• Review client acceptance and continuance procedures, including independence and AML/CFT checks.
• Support the partner on fee estimates, billing and recovery, and contribute to the firm’s quality management and training initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy or a professional qualification recognised by ISCA is an advantage.
• At least 4 years’ external audit experience in a public accounting firm (5 years or more for Assistant Manager).
• Group audit and consolidation experience.
• Sound working knowledge of the Singapore Standards on Auditing, FRS / SFRS(I) and the financial reporting requirements of the Companies Act 1967.
• Able to independently prepare a full set of financial statements with notes.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word; experience with audit software and with supervising remote or offshore teams is an advantage.
• Exposure to corporate tax computations is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple engagements during peak periods

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