Senior Associate, External Audit (General Industry)

About the role

Deloitte is recruiting a Senior Associate for its External Audit team in General Industry. You will join a team of audit professionals serving a portfolio of diversified clients, including publicly listed companies, MNCs, local conglomerates and financial institutions such as banks, insurers and securities firms. The role also offers exposure to IPO-related work, due diligence and special investigations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide audit, accounting and regulatory advice, as well as attest and attest-related services.
• Apply robust audit tools, resources and methodologies to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services.
• Leverage AI-enabled audit tools, data analytics and automation to improve audit quality, identify trends and anomalies and make procedures more effective and efficient.
• Explore ways to automate routine audit activities and continuously improve audit processes.
• Use generative AI and emerging technologies responsibly, in line with the firm's governance, confidentiality, data security and professional standards.
• Understand each client's business model, strategy, risks and industry context, and advise on IPOs, internal controls, Singapore and IFRS, US GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Carry out assurance and testing work for a diverse client portfolio, collaborating with engagement teams and managers and gaining exposure to many aspects of engagements.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification; progress towards a recognised professional accounting qualification is advantageous.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• At least 2 to 3 years of external audit experience for experienced hires.
• Intellectual curiosity, an AI-forward mindset, professional scepticism and agility in a dynamic environment.