Senior Auditor - Hong Kong Clients - Remote
Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.
We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a highly lucrative space.
We operate across 3 business segments:
Corporate Secretary : Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and Sleek Sign. We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations
Accounting & Bookkeeping : Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary Sleek Books ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service
FinTech payments : Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses
Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 17,500 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. We have around 600 staff with an intact startup mindset. We have recently raised Series B financing off the back of >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years. Sleek has been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia. Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled unicorns based out of Asia Pacific.
Requirements
Mission of the role Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to clients while exceeding their expectations through technical excellence, speed, and clear communication.
Key outcomes in the first 6–12 months
- Outcome 1: Independent Audit Execution
- Independently plan, execute, and complete end-to-end audit assignments for a portfolio of international and local client accounts within target timelines.
- Outcome 2: Audit Reporting & Financial Statements
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports and financial statements in strict accordance with SME-FRF / SME-FRS standards.
- Outcome 3: Tax Filing & Regulatory Compliance
- Accurately prepare and review tax computations and profits tax returns for clients to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Outcome 4: Deadline & Workflow Ownership
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously under tight deadlines, ensuring data accuracy and proactive issue resolution.
Must-have experience
- Minimum 2 years of solid audit experience within a professional accounting or audit firm.
- Prior experience working with Big 4 firms or mid-tier equivalents is highly preferred.
- Passed CPA professional qualification exams (HKICPA, CPA Australia, ACCA, CICPA, or equivalent recognized qualification) is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience in preparing audit files and reports using SME-FRF / SME-FRS standards.
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end audit assignments independently and handling client queries directly.
Must-have attributes
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Ownership: Takes full accountability for audit files from planning through sign-off; proactively resolves roadblocks to hit tight delivery deadlines without needing constant oversight.
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Humility: Open-minded to feedback, eager to learn evolving tech tools, and willing to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams with emotional intelligence.
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Structured Thinking & Sound Judgement: Applies sound logical reasoning and structured problem-solving when evaluating complex financial records and audit risks.
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Data-Driven: Leverages quantitative financial data, analytics tools, and precise figures to back up audit findings and technical positions.
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Positive & Courageous Communication: Able to navigate tough conversations with clients or colleagues in a constructive, empathetic, and solution-oriented manner.
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