Audit Manager / Senior Manager

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership is seeking a Senior External Audit professional to lead end-to-end audit engagements for public-listed and multinational clients in a growth-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have 6–9 years of external audit experience, Big 4 background, and strong MFRS/IFRS knowledge, with leadership and stakeholder-management skills to drive high-quality reporting and client service.

Qualifications

• Must hold aAccounting/Finance degree and professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA).
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills are essential.
• Deep knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and local auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit engagements end-to-end.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, boards, and audit committees.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy.
• Identify audit risks and provide internal control recommendations.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and liaise with partners on findings.
• Support business development and expand client relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit & assurance

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA CPA CA MICPA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading professional services firm providing audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services to public-listed companies, multinational corporations, and private enterprises. The firm offers professionals the opportunity to work on complex engagements and build long-term careers within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements end-to-end, ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory, and firm standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, boards, and audit committees.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy and technical compliance.
• Identify audit risks and provide recommendations on internal controls and financial reporting matters.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and liaise with partners on audit findings.
• Support business development and expand existing client relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit teams.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with ACCA, CPA, CA, MICPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6-9 years of external audit experience, including experience at Manager/Senior Manager level.
• Extensive external audit experience within a Big 10 or Big Four audit firm is required for this role.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and local auditing standards.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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