A&A: Manager / Senior Manager - Audit

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager in External Audit in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves leading audit engagements, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong background in external audit and excellent communication skills are essential. Candidates with CPA or CA certification will have an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in external audit, preferably at an international public accounting firm.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken in English.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, including PSAK and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end external audit engagements, including sample testing and financial statement reviews.
• Supervise and coach audit team members, ensuring high-quality output.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Client service

Problem solving

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

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Date: 29 Aug 2025

Location: Jakarta, ID

Title

Service Line (Jakarta ) – Manager/Senior Manager

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices. Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals. We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions. Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

As a Manager or Senior Manager in External Audit, you will lead audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing audits, managing audit teams, and building strong client relationships. Your role includes ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards, coaching junior staff, and contributing to the overall success of the Audit & Assurance practice.

• Lead end-to-end external audit engagements—from planning through execution to final reporting—including sample testing, walkthroughs, and financial statement reviews.
• Design and customize audit strategies based on risk assessment procedures, engagement scope, internal controls, and regulatory compliance considerations.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of audit teams, including Associates, Senior Associates, and Assistant Managers, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality output.
• Address complex accounting and auditing matters, such as IPO readiness, regulatory investigations, and financial services compliance.
• Prepare and review key audit deliverables including working papers, management letters, and audit reports, ensuring alignment with Deloitte’s quality and professional standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; proactively identify process improvement opportunities and support proposal development and business growth initiatives.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Manager/Senior Managers across our Firm are expected to:

• Establish a strong leadership brand and inspire their team through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others.
• Make effective use of resources to optimise value.
• Demonstrate the success and efficiency of Deloitte through leveraging its network and people.
• Deliver exceptional quality results and stakeholder value by leveraging each person’s strengths to build high performing teams across businesses and borders.
• Apply deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.
• Build deep professional relationships across a diverse network and use a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact.
• Translate broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals as well as align the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
• Contribute to building an inclusive talent pipeline by creating a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains diverse, top talent and high performing teams.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university, with a strong academic record (minimum GPA of 3.00).
• 5–8 years of experience in external audit, preferably gained from an international public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, including PSAK and IFRS.
• Proficient in audit methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated strengths in client service, problem solving, and project management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of an Accountant Certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is a strong advantage.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.

Requisition ID: 109677

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