Audit Manager

MS ZURAIDAH & CO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MS ZURAIDAH & CO in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced external auditor to manage engagements from planning through completion. You will review papers, financial statements, and reports, ensuring high audit quality and timely delivery.

You will build client relationships, oversee staff performance, and monitor productivity across the department. The role requires 5-8 years in external audit, a degree in accounting, and professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA) are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of external audit experience.
• Experience from an audit or accounting firm - strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios.
• Strong audit, accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience reviewing and supervising team members.
• Good client management and communication skills.
• Strong ownership of deadlines and work quality.
• Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through completion.
• Plan and oversee statutory audit assignments in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify significant audit, accounting and internal control issues.
• Discuss key audit findings and recommendations with clients and management.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit evidence are maintained for each engagement.
• Provide regular updates to the Partner/Director on client issues and productivity.
• Lead and supervise Audit Seniors, Associates and Junior team members.
• Allocate assignments based on workload, experience and deadlines.

Skills

Client management

Team supervision

Deadline ownership

Audit quality

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Ensure audit work complies with applicable professional standards and internal procedures.

Monitor engagement progress and identify delays or potential issues early.

Maintain high standards of audit quality and documentation.

Keep updated on changes in accounting standards, auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Support the implementation and improvement of audit templates, procedures and working practices.

Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through completion.

Plan and oversee statutory audit assignments in accordance with applicable auditing standards.

Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports prepared by team members.

Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Identify significant audit, accounting and internal control issues.

Discuss key audit findings and recommendations with clients and management.

Ensure proper documentation and audit evidence are maintained for each engagement.

Management Reporting

Provide regular updates to the Partner / Director on:

Client issues requiring management attention

Assist in monitoring department productivity, utilization and billable assignments where applicable.

Lead and supervise Audit Seniors, Associates and Junior team members.

Allocate assignments based on workload, experience and deadlines.

Review team members' work and provide practical feedback.

Coach staff on audit methodology, documentation, accounting standards and client handling.

Monitor team productivity, work quality and engagement progress.

Assist management with staff performance evaluation and development.

Encourage accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement within the department.

Client Management

Act as the main point of contact for assigned audit clients.

Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Coordinate audit timelines, information requests and outstanding matters.

Communicate audit findings, accounting issues and recommendations clearly to clients.

Handle client queries and resolve engagement issues in a timely manner.

Escalate significant risks or sensitive matters to the Partner / Director when required.

Job Requirements

5-8 years of external audit experience.

Experience from an audit or accounting firm - strongly preferred.

Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios.

Strong audit, accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

Experience reviewing and supervising team members.

Good client management and communication skills.

Strong ownership of deadlines and work quality.

Degree in Accounting or a related field.

ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.