Audit Manager (JB Office)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Asia in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated audit leader to manage audit teams and client relationships. The successful candidate will handle audit assignments from planning to finalisation, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality control.

Applicants should hold a degree in Finance or Accounting and possess relevant qualifications. A minimum of 5 years of experience in audit management is essential, along with excellent communication and people management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant audit experience.
• Demonstrated success in a team environment.
• Strong relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an audit team to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Manage audit assignments from planning to final report.
• Advise on audit strategy and planning.
• Develop strong client relationships and drive business development.
• Perform people management, including coaching and feedback.

Skills

Audit Management

Communication Skills

People Management

Business Development

Technical Expertise in Audit

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Qualified accountant (MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button below.

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