Manager – Practice Review

Malaysian Institute of Accountants; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accountancy body in Malaysia is seeking a qualified candidate to assist in implementing the practice review programme. Responsibilities include planning and executing reviews at member firms, supporting regulatory assessments, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate must have full membership in a professional accountancy body, a minimum of 5 years of audit experience, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High motivation and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• A member of MIA required.
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience as a Manager in a large audit firm.
• Extensive practical knowledge of international and local accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing the practice review programme.
• Support regulatory assessment of quality control policies.
• Verify compliance with auditing and accounting standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Audit experience

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Full membership in a recognised professional accountancy body

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will assist the Head, Practice Review in implementing the practice review programme of the Institute which requires on-site visits to member firms to perform engagement reviews. Practice review is a regulatory function of the Institute to determine whether member firms have established adequate quality control policies and procedures in accordance with ISQC 1 and have complied with auditing & accounting standards and legal & statutory requirements in the conduct of their audit of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing the practice review programme, including on-site engagement reviews of member firms.
• Support regulatory assessment of quality control policies and procedures in accordance with ISQC 1.
• Contribute to verifying compliance with auditing and accounting standards and legal & statutory requirements during audits of financial statements.

Requirements

• Full membership in a recognised professional accountancy body is compulsory and a member of MIA
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience, and must be in current employment as a Manager with a large audit firms
• Extensive practical knowledge of international and local accounting as well as auditing standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent command in spoken and written English
• High degree of self-motivation, results oriented and able to work independently

About the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is the national accountancy body that regulates and develops the accountancy profession in Malaysia. Established under the Accountants Act 1967, it represents more than 36,000 members who are currently making their strides in business across all industries in Malaysia as well as abroad. MIA is committed to building and maintaining the credibility of the accountancy profession via continuous education and professional development; professional standards and practices; as well as surveillance and enforcement activities.

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