Audit Manager
Petaling Jaya - Malaysia
Job Summary
Audit Engagement Management
- Lead manage and review multiple audit engagements simultaneously across various industries
- Oversee audit planning risk assessment execution and completion in accordance with firm standards
- Review and approve audit documentation ensuring full compliance with ISAs MFRS/MPERS and ISQM requirements
- Manage and allocate audit resources effectively to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide coaching performance feedback and on-the-job training to audit seniors and assistants
- Drive a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the audit team
- Act as a role model for professional standards and firm values
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and professional advice
- Identify value-added opportunities for clients including process improvements and risk management insights
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client management and boards on audit findings and technical matters
Firm Development & Quality
- Work closely with Partners to improve audit methodology documentation standards and firm processes
- Contribute to internal reviews technical updates and quality control initiatives
- Support the firms strategic goals through active participation in practice development activities
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Professional certification CA (ICAEW/ICAM) ACCA or CPA Australia; or active membership with MIA preferred
- Minimum 68 years of external audit experience with at least 2 years at Manager level or equivalent
- Strong technical knowledge of ISAs MFRS MPERS and ISQM
- Proven experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios simultaneously
- Track record of coaching and developing junior audit professionals
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in audit or within a professional services firm. A Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline or possession of a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA CPA ICAEW or MICPA (a professional certification is mandatory). Strong technical understanding of MFRS/MPERS and International Standards on Auditing. Proven ability to lead teams manage client relationships and resolve complex issues. High-level analytical capabilities strong business acumen and excellent written communication skills. Exceptional proficiency in spoken and written English; Mandarin language skills will be considered an added advantage. Driven proactive and adaptable with a strong commitment to maintaining high compliance and professional standards.