Audit Manager

SFAI MALAYSIA PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Licence renewal support

Company trip

Performance bonus

Salary increment

Air Travel Corporate Fare Programme

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

SFAI Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the growing Audit team in Kuala Lumpur. This hands-on managerial role involves owning audits from planning through completion, close collaboration with clients, your team and management.

Strong Assistant Managers ready to step up are welcome to apply, with a clear career path to a full Audit Manager position. The role offers opportunities to manage multiple engagements, supervise seniors and staff, and contribute to audit quality,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of external audit experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios.
• Good client management and communication skills.
• Mandarin language ability is an advantage.
• Strong ownership of deadlines and work quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through completion.
• Plan and oversee statutory audit assignments.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time and within deadlines.
• Identify significant audit, accounting and internal control issues.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with clients and management.
• Coach staff on audit methodology and accounting standards.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA)

Job description

SFAI Malaysia is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join and lead the growing Audit team. This is a hands‑on managerial role where you will work closely with clients, your team and management while taking ownership of audit engagements from planning through completion. Strong Assistant Managers who are ready to step up are welcome to apply. This role offers a clear career pathway to grow into a full Audit Manager position with greater client, team and leadership responsibilities.

Key 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.

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.
• 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.

Audit Quality & Compliance

• 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.

Management Reporting

Provide regular updates to the Partner / Director on:

• Client issues requiring management attention
• Assist in monitoring department productivity, utilisation and billable assignments where applicable.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of external audit experience.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin will be an added advantage, particularly when dealing with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• 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, Finance or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Annual leave
• Medical benefits
• Training & professional licence renewal support
• Company trip
• Performance incentive / bonus
• Salary increment
• Air Flight Corporate Fare Programme
• Exposure to a variety of clients and audit matters

About us

SFAI Malaysia is an audit and professional services firm providing professional services to a diverse range of clients. This role offers you the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio, lead and develop a team, work directly with management, and contribute to the continued growth and improvement of the Audit Department.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Audit Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of Compliance Auditing experience do you have?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?

SFAI MALAYSIA is an integrated accounting firm providing audit, tax and advisory. We are a member of SFAI INTERNATIONAL. SFAI International is ranked within the Top 20 Globally. It has presence in more than 70 countries and more than 200 offices. SFAI Malaysia set up with HQ in Bangsar South. It has branches in Gombak, Penang, Mid Valley, Tasik Damai and Kota Kemuning.