Associate / Senior, Financial Services Consulting

at  Forvis Mazars Singapore

You will be working with our highly motivated team of professionals to provide internal audit and compliance consultation to our wide range of local and international clients. You will be expected to gain exposure other than project execution skills as you be provided opportunity to participate in decision making, building relationship with internal and external stakeholders in an open, positive and supportive environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business or Finance or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or bank
• Experience in commercial in-house internal audit department will be an added advantage.
• Deep passion in Governance, Risk and Compliance, with an open-mind to help your clients
• Highly motivated and possess good level of enthusiasm
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Able to work independently and as well as a team player
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, audit standards and accounting principles
• Possess good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advisory on matters pertaining to onboarding and continuance, independence, ethics, anti-money laundering
• Work closely with the engagement teams in the areas of audit planning, data analysis, conducting interviews or document control designs for the process in-scope
• Perform audit testing in accordance with audit work program and report drafting
• Deliver assignments to a high level of professionalism and client satisfaction
• Participate in internal meetings to share recommendations or improvement opportunities, taking notes and minutes
• Execute internal audit engagements in accordance with audit procedures and applicable frameworks on governance, risk management and control
• Identify risk of threats to independence
• Document organisation’s internal controls and business processes
• Develop awareness of cybersecurity threats, infocomm technology (IT) risks, controls, IT developments and risks related to information security and data privacy
• Recommend changes to the organisation’s internal controls and business processes
• Identify design and control gaps
• Review internal control frameworks
• Support the team in providing advice and business insights to the organisation by identifying opportunities and making recommendations for change
• Uphold professional standards
• Execute internal audit engagements in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Act in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Code of Ethics