External Audit Manager, Financial Services, Assurance

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The External Audit Manager will lead assurance engagements for financial-services clients, managing audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial-statement review and final reporting. The role requires a degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline, professional qualifications such as CA, CPA or ACCA, and substantial external-audit experience, preferably with banks, insurers, asset managers or other regulated institutions. Candidates should understand IFRS/SFRS, Singapore regulatory requirements and audit methodology. EY expects strong technical judgment, project-management and communication skills, the ability to coach audit teams, build trusted client relationships and manage multiple deadlines. Experience with complex group audits, digital audit tools and business development is advantageous.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. Its assurance practice supports organizations with financial-statement audits, regulatory reporting, risk management and confidence in business information. EY Singapore serves major local and international companies across financial services, technology, consumer products, government and other industries. The firm combines international resources with local market and regulatory knowledge, including expertise relevant to Singapore’s banking, insurance and capital-markets sectors. Employees typically work in multidisciplinary teams and may support regional or global engagements. EY places emphasis on professional development, coaching, technology-enabled delivery, ethical conduct and creating long-term value for clients and communities. The organization is one of the largest professional-services employers in Singapore, offering structured career paths and opportunities to work with senior business and finance leaders.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in financial services, technology, professional services, healthcare, logistics and regional headquarters. Its multicultural environment blends Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, with English widely used at work. The lifestyle is safe and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, modern housing, diverse food and easy access to parks and beaches, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Professionals commonly live near MRT lines in areas such as Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Bishan or the city centre. Foreign hires generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government assessment; dependants may qualify for related passes. New arrivals should arrange housing, health insurance, banking and tax registration, and check Ministry of Manpower rules before relocating. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.