Compliance & Technical Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Compliance & Technical Manager to join our firm’s quality and risk management team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM), monitoring compliance with ethical and professional standards, and providing technical guidance to audit teams.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a Big Four or mid-tier audit firm, particularly within compliance, risk, or technical functions. A strong understanding of the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA's Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Independence & Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring and testing, including personal independence compliance testing, to assess adherence to ACRA's Code of Ethics and firm policies.
• Assist in the management of the firm’s annual compliance confirmation process and related independence declarations.
• Monitor and track compliance with relevant regulations, ethical requirements, and firm policies across functions.
• Identify trends, gaps, and potential compliance risks, and propose corrective or preventive actions.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of changes in Singapore’s regulatory and ethical framework and support the firm’s response to these developments.

2. System of Quality Management (SoQM) Implementation

• Support the firm in enhancing and operationalising its SoQM in accordance with SSQM 1.
• Assist in the drafting, enhancement and documentation of firm-wide policies, procedures, and quality objectives.
• Participate in the design and execution of the firm’s monitoring and remediation processes under the SoQM framework.
• Track the effectiveness of control activities and perform regular evaluations of the system.

3. Engagement Technical Support & Risk Management

• Support the enhancement of firm-wide compliance policies, SoQM processes, and audit quality frameworks, including those related to engagement quality control.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks relating to compliance, independence, and audit quality.
• Promote awareness of regulatory, ethical, and professional standards across engagement teams while maintaining independence from audit execution.
• Provide technical guidance on audit methodology and quality matters, and support professional development initiatives across the firm.
• Monitor and evaluate key issues arising from internal reviews, independence monitoring, and engagement file inspections, recommending timely and appropriate corrective actions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of audit support tools, compliance protocols, and monitoring activities in alignment with professional standards and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, corporate governance, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in compliance, quality management, or technical support within a Big Four or mid-tier audit firm.
• Sound knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
• Experience with quality control or quality management systems (e.g., SSQM 1) is preferred.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Open-minded, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you have a strong passion for compliance and quality management, coupled with a keen attention to detail, we would love to hear from you.