Audit Assistant Manager (Kota Kinabalu)

ACCA Careers; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced individual to oversee and lead audit compliance engagements. The role involves supervising team members, managing client communications, and providing on-the-job training. A bachelor's degree in accounting and 3-4 years of audit experience are required. This position emphasizes strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related audit experience required.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of audit principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead audit compliance engagements.
• Provide supervision and assign responsibilities to team members.
• Responsible for coordinating all phases of the engagement.

Skills

Audit principles and practices

Communication skills

Project management

Coaching and counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description

• Oversee and lead audit compliance engagements.
• Providing supervision and assignments to team members as reviewing working papers completed by staff and drafting audit report.
• Responsible and coordinate all phases of the engagement, including the execution of the quotation, engagement letter, communications with the client, staffing requirements, deliverables, timelines, client, availability, job planning, and scheduling.
• Responsible for contact with management regarding audit scope, status, and findings
• Provides on-the-job training for staff
• Supervises findings and follow-up tasks with management and audit staff
• Participate and/or lead assigned special projects or audit assignments.
• Assess and providing feedback on staff performance for staff evaluations.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3-4 years of related audit experience required
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Strong knowledge of audit principles and practices
• Strong people, project and client management skills
• Coaching and counseling skills
• Ability to delegate work to others
• Works well independently and with others