Audit Manager (JB Office)

ACCA Careers; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead and manage complex client engagements from planning through delivery. You will oversee audit teams, ensure timely reporting, and maintain quality controls across engagements.

The role requires senior-level expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to grow the business while mentoring staff. Based in Malaysia, you will collaborate with local and global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of relevant audit experience.
• Experience leading audit teams and client engagements.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an audit team to complete within budget and deadlines.
• Manage audit assignments from planning to final reports.
• Advise clients on audit strategy and planning.
• Serve as contact for senior management and clients.
• Develop business with clients and internal teams.
• Coach and develop high-performing staff.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

People management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Business development

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why join us

At Forvis Mazars we’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients and the communities we’re part of. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We’ll support you to learn, explore and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. With us, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience and have an impact – now and in the future.

Forvis Mazars, Grow. Belong. Impact.

Objectives Of This Role

Commitment to the quality and integrity of Forvis Mazars global audit methodology and thorough quality control that applied to every client engagement. To carry the Forvis Mazars values, leadership and maintain productive relationship with the clients and other team members.

Main Tasks

• Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget.
• Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales.
• Maintain control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with.
• Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning.
• Act as a point of contact for both senior management and client, and responds to the needs of the client and staff.
• Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Build strong working relationships with clients.
• People management – coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams.

Education

• Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or any relevant field
• Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent.

Working Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experiences.
• Demonstrated success in adapting a work environment of about 120 professional
• Team player

Technical & Professional Knowledge / Membership

• Member in any relevant professional bodies
• Holds significant external audit experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams and a good technical expertise
• Business development experience
• Owns strong relationship management ability
• People management experience. Excellent communication and people management / development skills.
• Functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required.
• A desire to help grow and develop the department, and the ability to develop self and others.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.