Audit Manager (KK Office)

ACCA Careers; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Asia is seeking a senior audit professional to lead an audit team, manage engagements from planning to final reports, and foster strong client relationships. The role emphasizes delivering quality work on time and within budget, with growth opportunities within the firm’s regional practice.

The candidate should have a degree in Finance/Accounting and be a qualified accountant (MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia or equivalent), with 5–8 years of relevant audit experience and a proven track

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Finance / Accounting.
• Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant audit experience.
• Experience leading a large audit team or portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading an audit team and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Managing audit assignments from planning through final reports.
• Maintaining composure under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Advising client service management on audit strategy and planning.
• Acting as primary contact for senior management and clients.
• Developing business and building strong client relationships.
• Coaching and developing team members.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team management

Client relationship

Business development

Communication

Problem solving

People development

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance / Accounting

MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why join us

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.

Forvis Mazars Asia 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.