Assurance - Senior Manager/Manager- Financial Services Organizations- Audit

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager. You'll develop relationships with clients, perform complex audit procedures, and lead a team. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years of experience in an accounting firm are required. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive remuneration package and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Experience with the financial services sector is mandatory.
• Strong leadership and team players are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management.
• Participate in performing audit procedures focusing on complex issues.
• Delegate work successfully and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Project management skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Integrity in a professional environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or professional accounting qualification

ACCA affiliate or completed professional accounting qualification

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

The opportunity

We currently are seeking qualified candidates for an excellent career and leadership opportunity as an Assurance Manager in our Financial Services Organization. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Manager in our Financial Services Organization, develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year. Establish expectations of value to be delivered.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or professional accounting qualification/ ACCA affiliate
• Completed any of the professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm; experience with the financial services sector is mandatory
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English is preferred.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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