Assistant Manager - Audit

Rktmalaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Career progression

High-profile clients

Performance incentives

Qualification support

Staff development

Job summary

Rktmalaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead assurance engagements from planning through completion and to mentor junior team members.

You will review work, manage engagement budgets, liaise with clients, and ensure adherence to MFRS/MPRES and firm policies. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Non-degree holder must have completed or currently pursuing Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant external audit & assurance experience, with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Perform risk assessments, identify key audit areas, and evaluate internal controls to determine audit strategy.
• Review work performed by team members and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Draft and finalise audit findings, working papers, and reports for manager/partner review.
• Support managers/partners in engagement budgeting, resource planning, and client relationship management.
• Liaise with clients to address queries, resolve issues, and provide value-added recommendations.
• Monitor engagement progress, deadlines, and compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Assist in staff training and contribute to the development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

English proficiency

Mandarin a plus

MS Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Take your audit career to the next level as an Assistant Manager, where you’ll lead assurance engagements and mentor junior team members. This leadership role offers the opportunity to develop your management skills while maintaining technical excellence in audit delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Perform risk assessments, identify key audit areas, and evaluate internal controls to determine audit strategy.
• Review work performed by team members and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Draft and finalise audit findings, working papers, and reports for manager/partner review.
• Support managers/partners in engagement budgeting, resource planning, and client relationship management.
• Liaise with clients to address queries, resolve issues, and provide value-added recommendations.
• Monitor engagement progress, deadlines, and compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Assist in staff training and contribute to the development of the team.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline field.
• Non-degree holder must have completed or currently pursuing Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant external audit & assurance experience, with supervisory exposure.
• Good command of spoken and written English. Ability to speak and read Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong technical knowledge of MFRS/MPRES and auditing standards.
• A growth mindset, proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective team and client collaboration.
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, client management, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be resilient and adaptable in the world of change.

What We Offer

• Leadership development and management training programs
• Clear career progression to Manager level
• Exposure to complex and high-profile client engagements
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Professional qualification support and continuing education
• Opportunity to shape the next generation of audit professionals