Risk Management and Quality - Manager

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is seeking a Quality Risk Management professional to support the System of Quality Management (SoQM) for audit and assurance engagements. You will help design, implement, and operate controls, assess quality risks, and maintain policies in line with ISQM 1 and regulatory expectations.

The role requires 3–5 years in auditing, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and proficiency in Word/Excel/PowerPoint and collaboration tools.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in auditing or related field in a reputable firm.
• Experience from firms performing audits or reviews of financial statements or other assurance services.
• Proficient with Office 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom).

Responsabilidades

• Support design, implementation, and operation of the firm’s SoQM.
• Identify, assess, and respond to quality risks.

Conocimientos

ISQM 1 knowledge

Ethics & independence

Project management

Communication skills

Auditing knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

To support the Quality Risk Management Committee for the delivery of specific quality management projects in supporting the implementation and maintenance of the System of Quality Management for the accounting firm that perform audits or reviews of financial statements, or other assurance or related services engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) in accordance with International Standard of Quality Management 1, Malaysian Approved Auditing, Review, Sustainability and Other Assurance, and Related Services, MIA By-Laws, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and responding to quality risks, including risks arising from engagement performance, independence, ethics, client acceptance and continuance, resource management, information and communication and etc.
• Assists in maintaining, and updating audit quality policies, procedures, methodology and manuals, ensuring consistency with professional standards and regulatory expectations.
• Assists in overseeing and managing compliance with independence and ethical requirements, including declarations, external business interests, financial interests, and conflict-of-interest matters and etc.
• Assist in various reporting required under to SoQM.
• Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory inspections and reviews (e.g. regulator and other professional bodies), including compilation of information and documentation required and follow-up actions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the firm’s quality responses, identify trends or recurring deficiencies, and escalation significant matters to firm leadership.
• Assist in providing technical guidance to engagement teams on audit quality, independence, and risk management matters.
• Support the development and delivery of quality-related training for audit personnel, including updates on standards, regulatory findings, and firm policies.

Skills and attributes of success:

• Strong working knowledge of ISQM 1, Malaysian Approved Auditing, Review, Sustainability and Other Assurance, and Related Services, MIA By-Laws, and other applicable frameworks.
• Solid understanding of ethical and independence requirements, including the IFAC Code of Ethics and local regulatory rules.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of working effectively in a large team and engaging professionally with leadership.
• Strong knowledge in accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience in delivering training sessions and sharing knowledge clearly.
• Effective coaching abilities to support and guide team members on quality management matters.
• Good understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) is an advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance (ICAEW/ACCA/ CPA holder is an advantage) or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in auditing or related experience in a reputable accounting firm.
• Preferred experience from accounting firms that perform audits or reviews of financial statements, or other assurance or related services engagement
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Zoom.

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is a member of Grant Thornton International, providing assurance, tax, corporate finance, restructuring, and specialist services to private and public-listed companies. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and Kuantan, and access to over 76,000 professionals in 156 countries, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, people, and communities.

With our excellent growth, we were awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in London by the International Accounting Bulletin and Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers in Malaysia. We are also acknowledged as the Most Preferred Graduate Employer in Talentbank’s Graduates’ Choice Awards from 2018 to 2023.

Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT is a member of Grant Thornton International, providing assurance, tax, corporate finance, restructuring, and specialist services to private and public-listed companies. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and Kuantan, and access to over 76,000 professionals in 156 countries, we’re committed to making a difference for our clients, people, and communities.

With our excellent growth, we were awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in London by the International Accounting Bulletin and Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers in Malaysia. We are also acknowledged as the Most Preferred Graduate Employer in Talentbank’s Graduates’ Choice Awards from 2018 to 2023.