Manager - Assurance (Audit Services)

EY; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Assurance group. This role focuses on providing independent examinations of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and fostering a collaborative work environment. You will lead audit engagements, mentor junior team members, and develop your professional skills through tailored coaching. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your unique contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow in a dynamic organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements and define audit strategy.
• Lead teams on complex audit procedures and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Job description

Job description

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Forensic & Integrity Services.

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

The opportunity

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager/partner, and execute it in compliance with Ernst & Young's policies and protocols.
• Execute complex audit procedures and lead teams, or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
• Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of high quality.
• Anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate.
• Create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and support them in their personal and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure.
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field / ACCA Affiliate.
• Completed any of the professional accounting qualification i.e. ACCA, CPA, MICPA, ICAEW.
• MIA eligible.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment.
• A good appreciation for the scope and application of applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Work experience in a recognized professional services firm will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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