Assurance - Financial Accounting Advisory Services Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top global advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Financial Accounting Advisory Services Manager to support clients in tackling their accounting and financial reporting challenges. The ideal candidate will manage project teams, maintain client relationships, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you have a recognized degree in accounting or finance and over five years in professional services, this role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain meaningful relationships with clients.
• Manage project teams to ensure successful service delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting and financial reporting challenges.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Strong drive to excel professionally

Ability to work under pressure

Team-oriented work environment

Education

Recognized university degree in accounting, finance or related field

Completion of professional accounting qualification

MIA eligible

Job description

Assurance - Financial Accounting Advisory Services Manager

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 26, 2025

Requisition ID: 1538843

Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services within Assurance and you will assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision‑making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

Through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching you will experience ongoing professional development. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

The Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team works with businesses and finance teams to address the risks of accounting, financial reporting and regulatory issues. FAAS teams serve as trusted advisors, both practical and innovative, to help our clients navigate through accounting and financial reporting challenges driven by the changing economic and regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities

As a FAAS Manager, you will be a key member of the team, committed to initiating and maintaining meaningful relationships with clients and other service lines in EY. You enjoy speaking to current and prospective clients because you strongly believe that they will benefit from our inputs as finance and accounting advisors. Leveraging off our pool of consultants and resources, you will manage the project teams to ensure the successful delivery of services to our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team‑oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Recognized university degree with specialization in accounting, finance or related field / ACCA affiliate
• Completed any of the professional accounting qualification
• MIA eligible
• Minimum of five years relevant experience in a professional services environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.