Total 43 job vacancies by Institute Of Singapore Chartered Accountants

Job Descriptions:

• Perform review of audit engagements for compliance with current auditing standards and practices
• Ensure that quality control procedures of accounting practices are in place
• Perform review of financial statements for compliance with FRS or IFRS
• Report findings and recommendations to the Practice Monitoring Sub-Committee and Public Accountants Oversight Committee

Job Requirements:

• CA Singapore
• At least 7 years of external audit experience in a large public accounting firm.
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Excellent reporting, writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the corporate planning process by supporting the development and alignment of corporate KPIs to strategic priorities and tracking progress to support desired outcomes.
• Provide support to senior management in the development of ISCA’s corporate strategy and assist in preparing departmental work plans.
• Conduct research on key trends in the external environment, including competitor analysis, to inform strategy and assess potential impacts.
• Utilise knowledge of ISCA’s activities to support the Head of Department in reviewing the strategy map, focus areas, and corporate KPIs based on gathered information.
• Facilitate effective communication of corporate strategy, including assisting departments internally through coordination and training for alignment, and preparing articles for external stakeholders and ISCA members to communicate achievements.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on corporate and departmental performance against KPIs, helping to analyse results and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide secretariat support to ISCA department meetings, including arrangement of meetings, preparation of communication materials, note-taking and follow up on action items and decisions made during the meetings.
• Support the planning and organisation of a global forum to be held in Singapore.
• Support additional related tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in Accountancy, Business, Economics or relevant field
• At least 2 years of working experience in strategic planning, policy planning, management consulting or other relevant areas
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with an aptitude towards problem-solving and able to organise arguments in a logical and systematic manner
• Strong project management skills with a detail-oriented mind and a natural ability to multi-task to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
• Strong writing and presentation abilities, with strong verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable interacting with senior management
• Experience in data analysis and the use of Power BI will be advantageous
• Able to work well independently, as well as in a team

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, execute and manage all phases of accounting and business-related research and thought leadership projects congruent with the Institute's strategy. This includes:

• Generate research themes or topics. Regular horizon scanning to identify global, regional and local industry and business trends of relevance to the accountancy profession.
• Develop and roll out research proposals that would enhance the Institute’s thought leadership and advocacy position.
• Collaborate with relevant partners, industry stakeholders, and/or government agencies to drive research projects and agendas that are relevant and of interest to the accounting profession.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs that are produced within budget allocation.
• Identify appropriate research approaches, including prepare survey questionnaires, focus group discussion questions, interview questions, etc.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data and results.
• Present research results and write reports for publication.
• Work closely with the Communications Department to effectively publicise the research outputs via available media and communications platforms.
• Produce commentaries for CA Lab on emerging business trends and developments that impact the profession.
• Carry out any other ad-hoc assignments assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics or Political Science.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in research-related work.
• Keen interest in latest business trends and developments. Curious and always on the lookout for areas/topics that interest the accountancy and business community.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to grasp issues and acquire knowledge in new domains.
• Analyse multiple sources of information and data to derive insights for research purposes and to write reports and commentaries.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to facilitate group discussions will be an added advantage.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookup, etc. Familiar with survey tools such as SurveyMonkey.

The Community Growth Strategist will play a key role in expanding ISCA’s outreach and engagement with educational institutions. Reporting to the Community Growth Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for planning and executing initiatives that increase awareness of accountancy as a career choice and foster relationships with students and educators. This role is crucial in driving the growth of ISCA’s student membership and ensuring a strong pipeline of future Chartered Accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing outreach activities at educational institutions, including career talks, fairs, and other events.
• Collaborate with representatives from educational institutions to support initiatives that promote accountancy and ISCA's programs.
• Maintain effective communication channels with ISCA Student Members, ensuring consistent engagement.
• Support content creation and curation for student and stakeholder communications, coordinating with industry speakers and other departments.
• Manage the distribution of study awards, sponsorships, and book prizes to students, ensuring alignment with ISCA’s goals.
• Monitor and analyse community engagement metrics, preparing reports for senior management to assess the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Liaise with the central marketing team to ensure the outreach strategies are aligned with the broader organisational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business development, outreach marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in or with the accountancy education sector or in a related field focused on outreach and partnership development.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in planning and executing outreach initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the Institute’s corporate and social events by planning and overseeing the end-to-end execution in virtual, physical and hybrid settings
• Preparation and management of events’/projects’ operating budget, vendors and procurement process
• Follow up on sponsorship leads and assist in monitoring accounts/entitlements
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as part of events planning and management, which includes logistical arrangements, giving inputs and suggestions while ensuring event requirements are met and live event execution.
• Manage and support events/projects led by the department to ensure timely and effective progress
• Support team members’ events/projects to meet targets

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing, Events Management or related discipline
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in related field
• Familiar with virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams
• Meticulous, resourceful and innovative with a positive work attitude
• Able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
• Able to multi-task and willing to take on new projects
• Able to work individually as well as a team player

Job Responsibilities:

Examinations

• Perform technical reviews and checks on the SCAQ professional and foundation exam papers.
• Work with examiners or co-examiners in the setting and revision of examination questions, answers and marking guides for the technical modules and ensure that the examination questions are set at an appropriate level that meets the standard and rigor required for the programme.
• Assist with exam-day administration, including resolution of invigilation matters.
• Manage the exam marking processes, including liaising with markers, managing of exam appeals according to applicable frameworks and policies.
• Support the secretarial duties of workgroups and committees, including material preparation, presentation at meetings, etc.

Learning materials

• Review and check that learning materials are designed and developed according to programme and module guidelines regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Liaise with developers, writers and reviewers on the refresh and updates of learning materials.
• Assist in the development of e-learning contents and resources for programme modules, e.g. recorded webinars, quizzes, etc.

Employer management

• Manage accreditation and re-accreditation of employers under the programme.

Learning Organisation management

• Manage accreditation and re-accreditation of learning organisations under the programme.
• Monitor and communicate with registered learning organisations.

University accreditation

• Work with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) based locally and overseas on the review of syllabus and course requirements to support the accreditation and reaccreditation of university degrees according to frameworks and policies.
• Communicate and engage stakeholders in IHLs on relevant changes and updates to the programme.

International recognition and programme reviews

• Work with external stakeholders such as overseas professional bodies and government agencies.
• Participate in the review, assessment and /or negotiation process in connection with module interchangeability, mutual credit recognition, mutual recognition agreements and/ or reciprocity agreements with professional accountancy bodies globally.

Job Requirements:

• An Accountancy degree from a recognised university. Holding a CA (Singapore) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 6 to 7 years of working experience in accountancy-related fields. Having experience in education or adult learning would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous
• Ability to prepare and carry out well-articulated presentations.
• Good written and oral skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Examination Management

• Perform technical reviews and checks on the SCAQ professional and foundation exam papers.
• Work with examiners or co-examiners in the setting and revision of examination questions, answers and marking guides for the technical modules and ensure that the examination questions are set at an appropriate level that meets the standard and rigor required for the programme.
• Assist with exam-day administration, including resolution of invigilation matters.
• Manage the exam marking processes, including liaising with markers, managing of exam appeals according to applicable frameworks and policies.
• Analyse exam results, pass rates for presentation to the examination committees.
• Support the secretarial duties of workgroups and committees, including material preparation, presentation at meetings, etc.

University Accreditation

• Work with educational institutions based locally and overseas on the review of syllabus and course requirements to support the accreditation and reaccreditation of university degrees according to prescribed frameworks and policies.
• Communicate and engage stakeholders in educational institutions on relevant changes and updates to the programme

International Recognition and Programme Reviews

• Work with external stakeholders such as overseas professional bodies and government agencies.
• Participate in the review, assessment and /or negotiation process in connection with module interchangeability, mutual credit recognition, mutual recognition agreements and/ or reciprocity agreements with professional accountancy bodies globally.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify and forge strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry associations, and relevant organisations to enhance the programme's credibility and reach both locally and overseas.
• Collaborate with partners to co-create initiatives that drive candidate engagement and enrolment.

Other projects and events

Participate in various department/ institute projects and events relating to the programme.

Requirements:

• A good Accountancy degree from a recognised university is preferred.
• At least 3 to 6 years of working experience in accountancy related fields. Having experience in education or adult learning would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Meticulous with a strong attention to details
• Ability to prepare and carry-out well-articulated presentations.
• Good written and oral skills.
• Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle enquiries from phone calls, emails, WA and walk in enquiries via the ISCA service counter (Covering lunch break)
• Support administration from the request from various channels such as:

1. Processing deferments/switch/substitution of courses
2. Support registrations and access issues by participants

• Processing appeals (for certificates due to attendance issues)

1. Processing extension of e-learning
2. Handling system issues pertaining to packages, ISCAccountify
3. Settling attendance for classroom sessions
4. Ad hoc calling/emailing of participants due to changes in course venue, timing etc
5. Saturday standby for live webinars - to send zoom links and to call participants before start of session

• Debtors’ listing & credit listing on collections & credit notes
• Ad-hoc duties assigned by Superior.

Job Requirement:

• At least a Higher Nitec or Diploma in Business Studies/ Administration
• At least 1 year experience in customer services and support
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with administrative tasks and documentation processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and Zoom platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Ability to adapt and navigate changes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in salesforce and learning industry preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Revenue Accounting

• Manage the Institute's revenue accounting and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensure timely completion of all month-end closing activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and review clearing account reconciliations and refunds.
• Conduct trade debtors’ analysis and reporting.

Business Partnering

• Assist in monthly, quarterly reporting and analysis, forecast reviews, and annual budgeting for departments.
• Support business departments by providing relevant financial reports and insights to aid in decision making.

ISCA Cares Accounts

• Handle full set of subsidiary accounts - ISCA Cares Limited from preparation of financial records, to statutory reporting/audit and liaising with the corporate secretary.

Claims Processing

• E-claim administrator for processing and verifying staff e-claims, including the upload of eClaims entries into Oracle.

Other Duties:

• Participate in and provide project support for accounting integration activities, system and process improvements, and change initiatives.
• Analyse, summarize, and interpret data from CRM and financial management systems to conduct meaningful analysis for forecasting and budgeting.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Job Requirement:

• Degree in Accountancy /Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience including handling of full set of accounts.
• Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle/Netsuite) with understanding of integration of systems.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and other digital tools such as Power BI, or other data analytics and visualisation tools is an advantage.
• Meticulous and cautious in completing tasks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong planning skills to support dynamic business requirements and meet tight reporting timelines.

ISCA Academy is seeking a dedicated and organized Operation Administrator to support the operational needs of the continuous professional development initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to course administration, procurement, and documentation processing.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Professional Development Administration:

• Manage classroom attendance and setup.
• Create and set up live webinars and Zoom webinars.
• Create and set up evaluation forms
• Hosting of live webinars
• Attendance taking for classroom sessions
• Download and organize recorded webinars.
• Process monthly trainer fees.
• Alignment of training materials according to slide templates, when required.
• Update quiz and exam questions on learning management platform

Administration Document Processing:

• Route documents for signing.
• Raise requisition forms (RF) and process invoices.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Collation of Course Evaluations:

• Compile feedback from course participants.
• Prepare reports based on evaluation data.

Other Ad-Hoc assignments:

• Eg. Packing of gift bags for participants
• Research and vendor sourcing, when required

Requirements

• Higher Nitec or Diploma in Business Studies/ Administration
• Some relevant experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using Zoom platforms.
• Experience with administrative tasks and documentation processing.
• Proficience in Microsoft excel, word and powerpoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Descriptions:

• Perform review of audit engagements for compliance with current auditing standards and practices
• Ensure that quality control procedures of accounting practices are in place
• Perform review of financial statements for compliance with FRS or IFRS
• Report findings and recommendations to the Practice Monitoring Sub-Committee and Public Accountants Oversight Committee

Job Requirements:

• CA Singapore
• At least 7 years of external audit experience in a large public accounting firm.
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Excellent reporting, writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, execute and manage all phases of accounting and business-related research and thought leadership projects congruent with the Institute's strategy. This includes:

• Generate research themes or topics. Regular horizon scanning to identify global, regional and local industry and business trends of relevance to the accountancy profession.
• Develop and roll out research proposals that would enhance the Institute’s thought leadership and advocacy position.
• Collaborate with relevant partners, industry stakeholders, and/or government agencies to drive research projects and agendas that are relevant and of interest to the accounting profession.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs that are produced within budget allocation.
• Identify appropriate research approaches, including prepare survey questionnaires, focus group discussion questions, interview questions, etc.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data and results.
• Present research results and write reports for publication.
• Work closely with the Communications Department to effectively publicise the research outputs via available media and communications platforms.
• Produce commentaries for CA Lab on emerging business trends and developments that impact the profession.
• Carry out any other ad-hoc assignments assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics or Political Science.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in research-related work.
• Keen interest in latest business trends and developments. Curious and always on the lookout for areas/topics that interest the accountancy and business community.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to grasp issues and acquire knowledge in new domains.
• Analyse multiple sources of information and data to derive insights for research purposes and to write reports and commentaries.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to facilitate group discussions will be an added advantage.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookup, etc. Familiar with survey tools such as SurveyMonkey.

Job Descriptions:

• Handle day-to-day accounting functions as assigned.
• Ensure all month-end closing activities are completed within the given timeline.
• Supporting relevant business departments and preparing monthly financial reports and analyses, forecast reviews and annual budgets for departments.
• Review and maintain records for capex for new / replacement of fixed asset requisition.
• Liaise with external/internal auditors and tax agents as required.
• Participating in and providing project support in the areas of accounting integration activities, system and process improvement and change initiatives.
• Analysing, summarising and interpreting data from CRM systems and financial management systems to perform meaningful analysis for forecasting and budgeting.
• Ad hoc duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in handling a full set of accounts, including financial reporting, budgeting, etc.
• Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle) with an understanding of the integration of systems is a plus
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Pro-active, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Meticulous with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively both in a team as well as independently, and under tight timelines.

This is a maternity cover position for 6 months.

The Executive in Employers Outreach will play a crucial role in executing ATO accreditation processes and ATO management, and supporting engagements to grow the Singapore Chartered Accountants Qualification (SCAQ) candidate community and expand the pool of Authorised Training Organizations (ATOs). Reporting to the Associate Director of Market Growth, this position contributes to the organisation's success by driving candidate and employer engagement, which directly impacts ISCA’s growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accreditation and re-accreditation processes for employers under the programme.
• Support and implement candidate engagement plans, events, and communications to build a cohesive SCAQ candidate community.
• Execute strategies to attract candidates from ATOs to the SCAQ and ensure their successful enrolment for examinations.
• Engage with employers and their SCAQ candidates to gather feedback and improve the SCAQ programme.
• Conduct outreach activities to convert companies and professional services firms into ISCA’s Corporate Members.
• Support in managing corporate reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to employer engagement, candidate enrolment growth, and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with centralized marketing, admissions, and curriculum development teams to ensure cohesive candidate journeys and alignment with broader organisational strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business development, outreach marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in or with the accountancy education sector or in a related field focused on outreach and partnership development.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in planning and executing outreach initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in time management, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in outreach or partnership building is highly valued.

The Community Growth Strategist will play a key role in expanding ISCA’s outreach and engagement with educational institutions. Reporting to the Community Growth Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for planning and executing initiatives that increase awareness of accountancy as a career choice and foster relationships with students and educators. This role is crucial in driving the growth of ISCA’s student membership and ensuring a strong pipeline of future Chartered Accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing outreach activities at educational institutions, including career talks, fairs, and other events.
• Collaborate with representatives from educational institutions to support initiatives that promote accountancy and ISCA's programs.
• Maintain effective communication channels with ISCA Student Members, ensuring consistent engagement.
• Support content creation and curation for student and stakeholder communications, coordinating with industry speakers and other departments.
• Manage the distribution of study awards, sponsorships, and book prizes to students, ensuring alignment with ISCA’s goals.
• Monitor and analyse community engagement metrics, preparing reports for senior management to assess the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Liaise with the central marketing team to ensure the outreach strategies are aligned with the broader organisational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business development, outreach marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in or with the accountancy education sector or in a related field focused on outreach and partnership development.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in planning and executing outreach initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.