Audit Manager

YYC; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path toward Senior Management/ 

Hybrid working culture

Study leave for professional papers

Medical, dental and health coverage

Phone and travel allowances

Technical training and leadership work

Regional mobility opportunities

Job summary

YYC is seeking a commercially minded Audit Manager to join its Assurance division in Malaysia. Location: Sunway Tower, Jalan Ampang. The role leads audit engagements, ensures compliance with MFRS/PERS, ISA and the Companies Act 2016, and delivers strategic advisory to senior client leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of external audit experience and strong leadership. The firm offers a clear career track, hybrid work, study leave, and comprehensive wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Active professional membership (MIA, ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with audit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, taking full ownership of audit engagements from planning to finalization.
• Review complex financial statements and audit working papers to ensure compliance with MFRS/PERS, ISA, and the Companies Act 2016.
• Identify client risks and provide actionable advisory insights to board-level stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for client leadership, lead audit meetings, and drive cross-selling opportunities.
• Guide and develop team members, coordinate staff allocation, and promote continuous learning.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional membership (MIA, ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)

Job description

At YYC, we believe auditing goes far beyond numbers—it’s about providing critical business insights, strengthening financial integrity, and acting as a trusted advisor to leading organizations.

As our market presence expands across key sectors, we are seeking a commercially minded, high-performing Audit Manager to join our dynamic Assurance division.

Location: Sunway Tower, along Jalan Ampang (short walk from Dang Wangi LRT station)

Office Culture: Collaborative, growth-driven environment with a direct line of sight to leadership and clear progression pathways to Senior Manager & Partner.

What You’ll Be Doing (Job Responsibilities)

• Portfolio & Engagement Leadership: Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, taking full ownership of audit engagements from strategic planning, risk assessment, and execution through to finalization.
• Technical Excellence: Review complex financial statements, audit working papers, and management letters to ensure strict adherence to MFRS/PERS, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and the Companies Act 2016.
• Strategic Advisory: Identify client business risks, internal control weaknesses, and accounting issues, delivering actionable insights and practical advisory solutions to board-level stakeholders.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive leadership, leading key audit meetings, managing expectations, and driving cross-selling opportunities across other service lines.
• People & Practice Management: Guide and support team members, coordinate staff allocation, monitor engagement performance, and encourage continuous learning and development within the team.

What We’re Looking For (Job Requirements)

• Qualifications: Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, and active professional membership (MIA, ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 5–6 years of external audit experience within a reputable accounting firm, preferable with managerial experience.
• Technical Mastery: Possess strong and solid technical knowledge in accounting and audit.
• Soft Skills & Leadership: Good communication and leadership skills, with strong analytical thinking and the ability to manage tight deadlines.

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

• Clear Career Track: Structured progression framework toward Senior Management & Partnership.
• Flexible Working Culture: Hybrid work arrangement and study leave support for ongoing professional papers/certifications.
• Comprehensive Wellness: Medical, dental, and health coverage. Fixed allowances for phone and travel.
• Continuous Learning: Sponsorship for technical training, leadership workshops, and regional mobility opportunities.