Senior Audit Lead — Client & Team Leadership

Sfai Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Training & professional licence renewa

Group Life & Hospitalisation Insurance

Company trip

Performance incentive / bonus

Salary increment

Air Flight Corporate Fare Programme

Career development opportunities

Exposure to a variety of clients and 


Job summary

SFAI Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the growing Audit team in Kuala Lumpur. This hands-on managerial role involves ownership of audit engagements from planning to completion, with opportunities to progress to a full Audit Manager position.

Strong Assistant Managers are welcome to apply, and there is a clear career pathway. The role covers engagement management, client relations, team leadership, and audit quality with ongoing development and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of external audit experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage, especially with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Strong audit, accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through completion.
• Plan and oversee statutory audit assignments in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify significant audit, accounting and internal control issues.
• Discuss key audit findings and recommendations with clients and management.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit evidence are maintained for each engagement.
• Lead and supervise Audit Seniors, Associates and Junior team members.
• Allocate assignments based on workload, experience and deadlines.
• Review team members’ work and provide practical feedback.
• Coach staff on audit methodology, documentation, accounting standards and client handling.

Skills

Audit management

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Planning & organizing

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA (advantage)

Job description

SFAI Malaysia is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the growing Audit team in Kuala Lumpur. This hands-on managerial role involves ownership of audit engagements from planning to completion, with opportunities to progress to a full Audit Manager position.

Strong Assistant Managers are welcome to apply, and there is a clear career pathway. The role covers engagement management, client relations, team leadership, and audit quality with ongoing development and performance incentives.