Manager / Assistant Manager, Audit (Batu Pahat)

Baker Tilly Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent auditing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced audit manager to oversee audit processes and lead audit teams. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree in Accounting or Finance, a membership in a professional accountancy body, and at least 4 years of experience in auditing. Responsibilities include managing engagements per audit strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in auditing.
• Strong technical abilities and leadership qualities are essential.
• Proficiency in applying accounting standards and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining and executing the audit strategy.
• Supervise audit staff to ensure compliance with methodologies.
• Identify and escalate significant accounting and auditing issues.
• Promote the audit function across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Technical ability

Education

Recognised university degree or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Member of a professional accountancy body

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for organizing and managing audits according to audit plans, overseeing the process of audits, managing auditors to ensure that the audit work is performed according to the required standard and deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy and execute it in compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and instruction to audit staff to ensure that audit procedures are performed and documented in accordance with the firm's audit methodology, regulatory requirements using applicable IT systems and tools.
• Identify the significant accounting and auditing issues and elevate issues, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership to promote the audit function in the organization.
• Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work.

Job Requirements

• Recognised university degree and / or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Preferably a member of a professional accountancy body.
• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Strong technical ability, excellent interpersonal skills and formidable leadership qualities.
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skill.