Manager / Assistant Manager, Audit (Batu Pahat)

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

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Manager. This role involves organizing and managing audits according to audit plans, overseeing audit processes, and managing a team of auditors. The ideal candidate will have a recognized university degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 4 years of auditing experience, and strong leadership qualities. The position necessitates residency or the right to work in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree and/or relevant professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferably a member of a professional accountancy body.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in auditing.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining and executing audit strategy.
• Provide supervision to audit staff to ensure compliance with methodology.
• Identify significant accounting issues and escalate as needed.
• Provide leadership to promote audit functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting standards and apply to work.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised university degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Professional qualification

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 escalate 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

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.