Manager / Senior Manager - Audit

RSM Outsourcing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a candidate with at least five years of experience in professional services. Responsibilities include managing audits, providing guidance, and developing client relationships. A degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft tools and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage in various practice management roles and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment.
• Preferably a member of MIA, MICPA, CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalents.
• Good command of spoken and written English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and conduct assurance services focusing on complex issues.
• Manage complex audit engagements and maintain relationships.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training to staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

People management skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff and conduct assurance services, focusing on complex and specialized issues, including audits, controls reviews, remediation projects, and assistance with regulatory compliance.
• Manage more complex audit engagements, particularly where the firm is the group auditor with component auditors from other member firms or overseas audit firms.
• Proactively engage in certain practice management roles, such as business development unit, technical and training initiatives, ethics and independence, InTrust, data analytics, human capital, staff welfare, etc.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Develop technical expertise – both functional and industry.
• Understand the client’s industry, key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Plan engagement objectives to ensure compliance with professional standards and appropriately address risk.
• Maintain relationships with other engagement teams and monitor team progress against plan, driving performance as required.
• Share knowledge and experience on technical issues with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with client personnel.
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations, drafting the management letter to be provided to the client.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment.
• Degree major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a professional accounting qualification.
• Preferably a member of MIA, MICPA, CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalents.
• Possess analytical and writing skills, with a good understanding of commercial and business dynamics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of spoken and written English. Ability to speak and read Mandarin is an advantage.
• Good analytical, communication, and people‑management skills with a positive working attitude.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.

RSM in Malaysia has grown to become one of the leading audit, tax, and consulting firms in the country since its establishment in 1978.

As a member of RSM, an international network of independent professional firms, we offer a comprehensive range of professional services to both local and international clients.

Our services include Audit and Assurance, Taxation, Outsourcing, Transaction Advisory, Risk Advisory, IT Consulting & Services, and Insolvency & Restructuring.

We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, tailored services to ensure a positive client experience and foster long‑term working relationships.