Audit Senior

Private Advertiser; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced audit professional to move into a leadership role, managing engagements, clients and people.

You will oversee a portfolio of external audit assignments from planning to completion, review working papers and financial statements, coach junior staff, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables in line with MPERS/MFRS standards.

Qualifications

• Solid external audit experience.
• Experience supervising and reviewing audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing standards and MPERS/MFRS.
• Good analytical skills and professional judgement.
• Confidence in communicating and dealing with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to develop junior staff.
• Ownership of work and high sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Review audit working papers and financial statements; resolve issues.
• Manage deadlines and communicate with clients; report significant matters to Audit Partner.
• Lead and develop the audit team, including work allocation and performance reviews.
• Oversee engagement management and compliance, including client acceptance, monitoring progress, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Client communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced audit professional who is ready to move beyond execution and take a leadership role in managing engagements, clients and people.

The Position

You will take responsibility for a portfolio of audit engagements — from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, review and completion.

The role includes reviewing audit working papers and financial statements, resolving audit and accounting issues, managing deadlines, communicating directly with clients, and reporting significant matters to the Audit Partner.

You will also be responsible for leading and developing the audit team, including work allocation, reviewing staff performance, coaching Seniors and Associates, and ensuring engagements are completed efficiently and to the required professional standard.

A key part of the role is engagement management and compliance, including:

• Pre-engagement and client acceptance/continuance procedures
• Engagement review and monitoring of audit progress
• Auditor appointment and engagement documentation
• Checking financial statement approval, signing and completion requirements
• Finalisation and proper dispatch of audited financial statements and audit reports
• Monitoring statutory and engagement deadlines
• Billing and collection follow-up
• Ensuring engagement files are properly completed and closed

We would like to meet someone who has:

• Solid external audit experience
• Experience supervising and reviewing audit engagements
• Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing standards and MPERS/MFRS
• Good analytical skills and professional judgement
• Confidence in communicating and dealing with clients
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Leadership qualities and the ability to develop junior staff
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and ownership of work

Degree in Accounting and/or ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

REMUNERATION

Competitive package based on experience, technical ability and level of responsibility.

If you are currently an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Audit Manager and are looking for an opportunity to take on a bigger role, we welcome a confidential discussion.