Audit Manager (KK Office)

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

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Asia in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit teams, manage assignments, and ensure compliance with established methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum degree in finance or accounting, relevant qualifications, and at least 5 years of experience in the auditing field.

The role demands strong communication and people management skills, as well as a proven ability to foster client relationships and guide teams through challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in auditing.
• Demonstrated success in a professional work environment.
• Desire to develop self and others.

Responsibilities

• Lead an audit team and manage assignments from planning to reporting.
• Maintain control under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Advise on audit strategy and foster client relationships.

Skills

Auditing

Communication skills

Team management

Business development

Technical audit knowledge

Education

Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or relevant field

Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent

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.

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