Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Leader to organize and manage audits according to audit plans, oversee the audit process, and lead auditors to ensure that the work is performed to the required standard and deadlines. You will coach junior team members, apply prevailing accounting standards, and contribute to the firm's growth and culture.

A recognized degree in Accounting or Finance and membership in a professional body, plus at least five years of experience, are

Qualifications

• Required: university degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential
• Excellent leadership and team-mgmt capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy and execute it in compliance with the Firm's policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and instruction to audit staff to ensure that audit procedures are performed and documented in accordance with the firm's audit methodology, regulatory requirements using applicable IT systems and tools.
• Identify the significant accounting and auditing issues and elevate issues, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership to promote the audit function in the organization
• Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work.
• Create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and support them in their personal and professional development
• Willing to actively play a part in promoting the firm's growth and culture

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Recognized university degree and / or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for organizing and managing audits according to audit plans, overseeing the process of audits, managing auditors to ensure that the audit work is performed according to the required standard and deadlines.

Job Brief

Responsible for organizing and managing audits according to audit plans, overseeing the process of audits, managing auditors to ensure that the audit work is performed according to the required standard and deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy and execute it in compliance with the Firm's policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and instruction to audit staff to ensure that audit procedures are performed and documented in accordance with the firm's audit methodology, regulatory requirements using applicable IT systems and tools.
• Identify the significant accounting and auditing issues and elevate issues, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership to promote the audit function in the organization
• Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work.
• Create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and support them in their personal and professional development
• Willing to actively play a part in promoting the firm's growth and culture

Job Requirements

• Recognized university degree and / or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Preferably a member of a professional accountancy body
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Strong technical ability, excellent interpersonal skills and formidable leadership qualities
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skill
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.