External Audit Manager

Role Overview:

As a key point of contact for clients, you will be responsible for managing relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and excellent service delivery.

You will manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring the effective execution of all services, meeting billing and cash collection targets, and driving the development of internal practices.

Additionally, you will provide leadership and training to junior staff, ensuring their growth and development within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Relationship Management:

2. Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients, responding to and anticipating their needs promptly.

3. Keep clients informed of progress, addressing any concerns and ensuring that expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
4. Maintain regular and proactive communication with clients to enhance client satisfaction and build long-term relationships.

5. Portfolio Management:

6. Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently and in line with client expectations.

7. Oversee the billing process and monitor cash collections to ensure that financial targets are met.
8. Address any billing discrepancies or cash collection issues with clients in a timely manner.

9. Internal Practice Development:

10. Assist Partners in the development and implementation of internal procedures to improve operational efficiency and client service.

11. Ensure adherence to firm-wide policies and standards, while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

12. Staff Planning and Development:

13. Plan staff assignments effectively, ensuring a well-rounded distribution of experience across the team.

14. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior staff, helping them grow professionally and achieve their full potential.
15. Design and deliver formalised training programs to enhance technical knowledge and professional skills.

16. Staff Appraisal and Motivation:

17. Counsel, appraise, and motivate staff to foster a high-performance culture within the team.

18. Provide constructive feedback and recognise achievements to support staff career development.
19. Identify skill gaps and recommend development plans to ensure continuous growth and team success.

Job Requirements:

• Education:

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or any relevant professional qualification.

• Experience:

• At least 6 years of audit and/or sustainability reporting experience in public accounting firm, with a strong understanding of audit procedures including planning, techniques, testing, and sampling methods for both individual Company audits and Group audits.

• Proven experience in handling Group audits is essential.

• Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients and internal teams.

• Strong leadership skills, capable of managing and motivating teams to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Audit and Assurance Standards, and Accounting Standards is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with audit and analytics software is an added advantage.

• Languages:

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Ability to speak and write in additional languages, especially for liaising with clients outside of Singapore, will be an advantage.

• Attitude:

• Strong positive attitude towards work, leadership, and collaboration.

• Willing to travel for assignments as required.

• Additional advantage:

• Experience in a Big 4 audit firm will be considered a significant advantage.

Working Hours:

• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Workplace Location:

• Conveniently located within walking distance from Tanjong Pagar MRT and Maxwell MRT stations.

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