Audit Manager, Singapore

DESCRIPTION Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff and participate in the conduct of a wide range of assurance services, with a particular focus on complex audits. Develop and train team members by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. 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. Prepare and review management communications, proposals budgets, and negotiate fees and overruns. Review and approve for signing all financial statements, opinions and reports and other deliverable documents for clients. Monitor team progress against plan and drive performance as required. ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES Have a proven track record. Have sound knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Singapore Standards on Auditing. demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others. Have strong initiative and self-motivation. Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Display a high level of people and business skills. Managers will be expected to have shown an on-going commitment to their personal and professional development through continuing education and development. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE Be a qualified accountant (CA Singapore or other relevant professional accounting qualifications) or en route to attaining such qualifications Have at least 5 years of relevant audit experience in a professional accounting firm in Singapore Knowledge of Caseware audit software would be an added advantage