Audit Manager

YH Tan & Associates; Puchong; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Partner Exposure

Competitive Remuneration

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

YH Tan & Associates PLT is a fast-growing Malaysian audit firm regulated by the Audit Oversight Board (AOB). We seek an Audit Manager with hands-on experience in PIE audits and AOB oversight to strengthen our quality, technical capabilities and growth.

The role involves leading engagements, ensuring compliance with Malaysian standards, and developing the audit team while maintaining strong client relationships. You will collaborate with partners to expand our AOB/PIE practice.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing audits of public interest entities.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion with quality and timeliness.
• Oversee audits of PIEs and AOB-overseen engagements.
• Review audit strategies, risk assessments, materiality, procedures and financial statements.
• Supervise and coach audit staff and manage client portfolios.

Skills

Audit leadership

Public interest entities

AOB oversight

Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

ISQM 1/2 knowledge

ISA 220 (Revised)

Job description

YH Tan & Associates PLT is a fast-growing Malaysian audit firm registered with the Audit Oversight Board (AOB). We provide audit and assurance services to privately owned businesses, corporate groups and public interest entities across a diverse range of industries.

As we continue to strengthen and expand our AOB and PIE audit practice, we are seeking an experienced and driven Audit Manager with hands‑on experience in managing audits of public interest entities or engagements subject to AOB oversight.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional audit management and play a key role in shaping the firm’s audit quality, technical capabilities and future growth.

About Us

YH Tan & Associates PLT is a fast-growing Malaysian audit firm registered with the Audit Oversight Board (AOB). We provide audit and assurance services to privately owned businesses, corporate groups and public interest entities across a diverse range of industries.

As we continue to strengthen and expand our AOB and PIE audit practice, we are seeking an experienced and driven Audit Manager with hands‑on experience in managing audits of public interest entities or engagements subject to AOB oversight.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional audit management and play a key role in shaping the firm’s audit quality, technical capabilities and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.

• Manage audits of public interest entities and other engagements subject to AOB oversight.

• Ensure engagements comply with applicable Malaysian Approved Standards on Auditing, MFRS, MPERS, the Companies Act 2016 and relevant AOB, Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia requirements, where applicable.

• Review audit strategies, risk assessments, materiality, audit procedures, working papers and financial statements.

• Review significant and high-risk audit areas, including revenue recognition, accounting estimates, expected credit losses, going concern, related-party transactions and group audits.

• Ensure audit documentation is robust, properly supported and ready for internal quality reviews or regulatory inspections.

• Identify significant audit and financial reporting issues, conduct technical consultations and ensure that matters are appropriately resolved and documented.

• Coordinate engagement quality reviews and ensure all significant findings are cleared before the auditor’s report is issued.

• Evaluate key audit matters and assist in drafting appropriate auditor’s reports and other regulatory communications.

• Supervise, coach and mentor audit team members while promoting technical excellence and continuous professional development.

• Manage client portfolios, engagement budgets, deadlines, billings and performance targets.

• Present audit findings, internal control weaknesses and practical recommendations to management, audit committees and boards of directors.

• Maintain strong and professional client relationships while safeguarding auditor independence.

• Work closely with the partners and senior management to strengthen the firm’s audit quality management system and develop its AOB/PIE audit practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent discipline.

• At least five years of relevant external audit experience, including experience managing audit engagements and leading audit teams.

• Hands‑on experience in audits of public interest entities, public listed companies or engagements subject to AOB oversight is essential.

• Experience in preparing engagements for AOB inspections, internal quality reviews or engagement quality reviews would be highly advantageous.

• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian Approved Standards on Auditing, MFRS, MPERS, the Companies Act 2016 and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with AOB expectations, audit quality management, ISQM 1, ISQM 2 and ISA 220 (Revised).

• Membership in MIA or another recognised professional accounting body is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Malaysian corporate taxation, including the Income Tax Act 1967, would be beneficial.

• Experience in transfer pricing matters would be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in Mandarin is required, as the role involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder‑management capabilities.

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and professional judgement skills.

• Able to manage multiple engagements independently while maintaining high standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Leadership Opportunity
  Play an important role in building and strengthening our AOB and PIE audit practice.

• Direct Partner Exposure
  Work closely with the firm’s partners on significant engagements, technical matters and strategic initiatives.

• Competitive Remuneration
  Receive a compensation package that recognises your experience, technical capabilities and contribution.

• Comprehensive Benefits
  Enjoy health, dental and retirement benefits designed to support your well‑being and long-term security.

• Professional Development
  Gain exposure to complex engagements, regulatory requirements and advanced audit and financial reporting matters.

• Career Advancement
  Benefit from a clear pathway towards senior leadership and potential ownership within the firm.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership capabilities and ambition to help develop a growing AOB‑registered audit practice, we would like to hear from you.