about the company
Randstad is exclusively partnering with a globally recognized professional services and advisory firm to search for an Associate Director of Quality Control for their Audit & Assurance practice in Singapore. Our client is renowned for its commitment to technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong culture of quality across the Asia-Pacific region.
This is a highly strategic leadership role designed for an audit and quality control expert who wants to shape the risk posture and technical methodologies of a top-tier firm. You will act as the ultimate guardian of audit quality, driving continuous improvement and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
about the role
As the Associate Director of Quality Control, you will lead firmwide risk assessments and quality reviews, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. You will move beyond compliance to champion a culture of continuous improvement, analyzing systemic gaps and elevating the technical competencies of the entire Audit & Assurance division.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Risk & Quality Leadership: Strategically lead risk assessments and quality control reviews. Advise senior leadership on emerging quality risks, industry trends, and strategic opportunities to strengthen the firm’s overall risk posture.
Audit Engagement Oversight: Provide independent, high-level oversight of complex audit engagements, ensuring technical excellence and strict regulatory compliance prior to the issuance of audit opinions.
Remediation & Root Cause Analysis: Oversee firmwide quality reviews to identify systemic control gaps. Lead root cause analysis initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective action plans to mitigate recurring issues.
Continuous Improvement: Champion the design and implementation of enhancements to quality control standards, methodologies, and governance practices.
Regulatory Liaison: Serve as a key representative and liaison with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders. You will manage coordination for inspections, reviews, and inquiries, preparing high-impact reports as required.
Capability Building: Develop and execute comprehensive training and coaching programs. Mentor teams to elevate technical competencies and foster a firmwide awareness of quality standards.
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification.
Experience: Minimum 10 to 12 years of experience in a similar Quality Control, Risk, or Technical Audit role within a large international or professional services firm.
Technical Expertise: A strong, proven background in quality reviews and/or internal audits is highly preferred. Deep knowledge of audit methodologies and regulatory frameworks is essential.
Soft Skills: Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the gravitas to communicate effectively across all levels of staff, management, and external regulators.
Attributes: Highly analytical with robust project management skills. You must be able to work independently while seamlessly collaborating with teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
If you are a visionary quality and risk professional looking to make a firmwide impact at a leading international practice, please apply directly via this job board or reach out to Dex at 0162541577 for a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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