Audit Manager

SALIHIN International; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SALIHIN International in Malaysia seeks an experienced Audit Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Johor Bahru. You will oversee audit engagements from planning through reporting, assess risk, and guide audit teams to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with auditing standards, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams to improve processes and quality control within the audit practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret financial statements including prep, review, and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and evaluate controls.
• Solid foundation in finance and accounting with knowledge of standards.
• Hands-on experience conducting financial audits from planning to reporting.
• Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW) or degree in accounting/finance.
• Experience leading audit teams and engagements with strong leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with audit software and Microsoft Office; adaptable to digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Perform risk assessment and audit strategy development.
• Supervise audit teams and mentor juniors.
• Prepare clear audit reports and client recommendations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure quality control.

Skills

Financial statements interpretation

Analytical skills

Finance & accounting knowledge

Financial audits

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Audit team leadership

Communication & interpersonal

Audit software & MS Office

Education

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

SALIHIN International is the largest homegrown professional services firm in Malaysia, providing expertise in transactions and corporate finance, tax, audit and assurance, digital consultancy, Shariah advisory, and business accounting solutions. The firm is recognized for delivering a high-quality client service experience across diverse sectors and industries. Its strong track record in the Malaysian capital market has earned accolades from the Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA) and multiple Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA). SALIHIN member firms serve a broad international and local client base, including SMEs, large multinational corporations, public listed companies, government agencies, educational institutions, family businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Role Description

The Audit Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Johor Baharu. This role oversees audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, audit strategy development, and supervision of audit teams. The Audit Manager reviews and analyzes financial information, ensures compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards, and prepares clear, well-structured audit reports and recommendations for clients. The role also involves managing client relationships, coordinating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to process improvements and quality control within the audit practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with and interpret Financial Statements, including preparation, review, and analysis.
• Strong Analytical Skills for identifying risks, evaluating controls, and interpreting financial and operational data.
• Solid foundation in Finance and Accounting, with knowledge of relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience conducting Financial Audits, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent, or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in managing audit teams and engagements, with strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with audit software and Microsoft Office tools; ability to adapt to new digital solutions and methodologies.