Senior Audit Associate

Role Purpose
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, BDO LLP, Singapore - Audit division is seeking for suitable Senior Audit Associates to be based in our BDO Kuala Lumpur office ("KL office"). Individuals with multi-disciplinary skillsets, and who are highly driven, accountable, and self-motivated are welcome to join us.
The interview will be conducted through a virtual platform (Microsoft Teams) by the Singapore Talent Acquisition Team. Upon successful application, the candidate will have flexibility of working from home while collaborating the audit with the Singapore audit team and with our clients worldwide.
A Senior Audit Associate works effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress with a proactive and result-oriented approach. The work exposure includes delivering high quality statutory audits and working closely with Engagement Managers and team members to create a positive client experience during the performance of a variety of assurance and testing work for a portfolio of diversified clients in different industries.
Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for audit planning and performing audit tasks assigned electronically.
• Reviews a complete set of statutory financial statements and finalise audit reports.
• Manages own time effectively to meet engagement timelines and maintaining a positive attitude and good pace throughout.
• Produces high quality work promptly and works within Firm's policies and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates engagement issues as well as engagement progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Consults Engagement Manager promptly when variances to standard practices are encountered.
• Demonstrates conscientiousness and commitment to problem solving.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity by seeking to understand differences in the ways individuals communicate, work and relate to others
• Acts in a manner consistent with the Firm's values.

Technical expertise, professional qualifications and experience

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA or its equivalent which is recognised by ISCA.
• At least 1 to 3 years of audit experience, preferably in a medium-size accounting firm.
• Having prior experience in audit consultancy is an advantage.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses good knowledge of office applications (MS Office).