ISCA commits $2m to help jobseekers pivot to the accountancy profession

This career support programme is held in partnership with e2i and WSG.

With the increasing demand for accountancy and finance professionals in Singapore, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has launched a $2m career support programme to help jobseekers and mid-career individuals pivot into the accountancy profession.

The programme, which was developed in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), includes professional affiliation and recognition, learning and upskilling support, and participation in the AI-enabled ISCA Talent Marketplace.

As the programme’s centrepiece, the Talent Marketplace connects jobseekers with employers, conducts personalised skills-gap analyses, and provides tailored recommendations for next career steps.

Since its soft launch in July, the platform has featured over 100 job postings by 28 employers and over 150 job profiles created by jobseekers. The roles range from sustainability and AI consultancy to business finance and traditional accountancy roles.

According to ISCA, this programme was designed to provide both practical career support and financial relief at a time when many Singaporeans are seeking to reskill and future-proof their careers.

The group added that accountancy careers continue to experience sustained demand, and the diversity of roles across industries offers opportunities for professionals who are open to expanding their skillsets or even switching careers.