Audit Project Leader

BDO Solutions Ltd; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consultancy firm in Malaysia is seeking a Project Leader in audit outsourcing. You will oversee audit teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit functions. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of external audit experience, strong knowledge of IFRS, and excellent management skills. This role requires effective communication in English and French, as well as the ability to mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in external audit and leading engagements.
• Experience supervising audit teams and coaching junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit teams and ensure quality customer service.
• Manage client relationships and report progress to managers.
• Supervise multiple concurrent audit engagements.
• Adhere to GDPR and compliance procedures.

Skills

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)

International Standards of Audit (ISAs)

Accounting principles and financial reports

Time management and multitasking

Excellent communication skills (English and French)

Strong analytical and review skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA Level 3 or fully qualified)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Summary of role

As a Project Leaderwithinaudit outsourcing,you willbe responsible foroverseeing audit teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of audit engagements.

Additionally, you will be called upon tomentor/train juniormembers ofstaffin the form of on-the-jobandgrouptraining.Youwill alsobeexpected tocontribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure quality customer service.
• Ensure daily progress of audit engagements, and report directly to Managers and Partners.
• Managethe performance of the audit teams.
• Effectively manage client relationships.
• Supervise multiple concurrentauditengagements and direct the preparation and completion of reports,accounts,and financial statements.
• Assume responsibility for completion of audit engagements,supervise and review the work ofjuniorandseniorteam members.
• Adhere toGDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)and Data ProtectionAct.
• Adhere to all Risk & Compliance procedures in line with company and the client's expectations.
• Ensure project reports and SLA& KPI reports are updated.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Provide both on the job coaching and training tojunior andseniorteam members.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Professionalqualification (ACCA/ACALevel 3or fully qualified) would be an advantage.

Minimum6years’ experience in external audit,leading audit engagements, supervising audit teams and coaching junior members of staff.

Skills

• Strong knowledge and application ofInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), and International Standards of Audit (ISAs).
• Knowledge of other Accounting Standards (US GAAP, CAS amongst others) would be an advantage.
• Strong commitment to professional client service excellence.
• Strong time managementand multitaskingskills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reports.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and help coach junior team members.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Stronganalytical and review skills.
• Adapt to changes anddisplayeagerness inself-learning.
• Demonstrateproactiveness andaccountability for results.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Englishand French).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Officerequired ;Excel,Word,and Outlook.
• Ability to work overtime/odd hours,when required.