Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Malaysia seeks a seasoned audit engagements lead to oversee high-quality audits in accordance with financial reporting and ISQC standards. You will ensure resources, timelines, and budgets are managed while maintaining independence and client relations.

The role requires strong leadership, mentoring, and a solid grasp of Companies Act 2016 and FR Act 1997. Applicants must have legal right to work in Malaysia and possess ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Familiar with ISQC 1 quality control standards.
• Strong leadership and supervision abilities.
• Knowledge of Companies Act 2016 and FR Act 1997.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements in accordance with applicable financial reporting, auditing, and quality management standards.
• Plan and ensure audit engagements are properly resourced and executed efficiently within agreed timelines.
• Review audit working papers, programs, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, independence, and compliance with professional standards.
• Identify legislation, regulatory, and compliance issues relevant to audit engagements and ensure adherence to applicable professional standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the audit team on financial reporting, auditing, and quality management standards.
• Monitor the progress of audit engagements and ensure objectives, deadlines, and quality requirements are achieved.
• Prepare and monitor audit budgets to ensure engagements are conducted within cost constraints.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and act as a key contact during audit engagements.
• Prepare and submit relevant audit reports and engagement documentation.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by Partners or senior management.
• Provide credible and agile leadership to subordinates

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements in accordance with applicable financial reporting, auditing, and quality management standards.
• Plan and ensure audit engagements are properly resourced and executed efficiently within agreed timelines.
• Review audit working papers, audit programs, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, independence, and compliance with professional standards.
• Identify legislation, regulatory, and compliance issues relevant to audit engagements and ensure adherence to applicable professional standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the audit team on financial reporting, auditing, and quality management standards.
• Monitor the progress of audit engagements and ensure objectives, deadlines, and quality requirements are achieved.
• Prepare and monitor audit budgets to ensure engagements are conducted within cost constraints.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and act as a key contact during audit engagements.
• Prepare and submit relevant audit reports and engagement documentation.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by Partners or senior management.
• Provide credible and agile leadership to subordinates

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting standards.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with quality control standards such as International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC 1).
• Strong leadership, delegation, and supervisory skills to manage audit teams effectively.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Proficiency in IT tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Companies Act 2016, the Financial Reporting Act 1997, and the Accountants Act 1967.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia.