Audit Manager

Baker Tilly Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Malaysia is seeking a senior audit professional to organize and manage audits according to audit plans, oversee audit engagements, and ensure work is performed to required standards and deadlines.

You will supervise audit staff, ensure procedures are documented, and lead by example to promote quality and the firm’s growth within Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy and executing it in compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and instruction to audit staff to ensure audit procedures are performed and documented in accordance with the firm's audit methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Identify significant accounting and auditing issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide leadership to promote the audit function in the organization.
• Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing accounting standards and disclosure requirements and apply to allocated work.
• Create a positive learning culture and coach junior team members for their development.
• Support the firm’s growth and culture.

Skills

Audit management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification

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 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 escalated 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.