Senior Manager/Director – Learning & Professional Development (Quality and Risk Management)

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia invites applications for the Senior Manager/Director – Learning & Professional Development (Quality and Risk Management). The role focuses on monitoring and remediation under ISQM 1, with close collaboration with the quality management team and senior stakeholders.

You will oversee controls documentation, testing, and remediation, while guiding the execution team and process owners. Strong leadership, English communication, and audit quality mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification.
• At least 8 years of experience in related field.
• Well-versed in the segment of International Standard on Quality Management 1 and 2 (ISQM 1 & 2).
• Experience in performing financial statements review, hot review of audit files, or ISQM reviews is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Firm’s leadership team in overseeing internal quality management processes and driving continuous improvement across the Firm’s system of quality management, particularly in identifying gaps within the control environment and ISQM components
• Support component leads in documenting controls, addressing identified gaps, and resolving operational blockers
• Oversee testing activities and review the results of ISQM components to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Analyse process interdependencies, evaluate findings and deficiencies, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen the Firm’s quality management system
• Ensure information in the quality management tool is accurately maintained and updated in line with tests performed, observations raised, and findings identified
• Communicate observations, key findings, and remediation progress clearly to relevant stakeholders, while managing expectations professionally and effectively
• Participate in key initiatives to drive continuous improvement through innovation and transformation, embracing change and challenging existing processes to develop new ways of working

Skills

ISQM 1/2

Audit quality

People management

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Manager/Director – Learning & Professional Development (Quality and Risk Management)

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters: We grow together, to reach higher. We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong. We shape solutions, to go further. We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes. Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

The role involves monitoring and remediation activities in accordance with ISQM 1, with regular interaction with the quality management team and senior stakeholders. It provides insight into the functioning of the Firm’s system of quality management and works closely with the execution team, process owners, and Firm Leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Firm’s leadership team in overseeing internal quality management processes and driving continuous improvement across the Firm’s system of quality management, particularly in identifying gaps within the control environment and ISQM components
• Support component leads in documenting controls, addressing identified gaps, and resolving operational blockers
• Oversee testing activities and review the results of ISQM components to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Analyse process interdependencies, evaluate findings and deficiencies, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen the Firm’s quality management system
• Ensure information in the quality management tool is accurately maintained and updated in line with tests performed, observations raised, and findings identified
• Communicate observations, key findings, and remediation progress clearly to relevant stakeholders, while managing expectations professionally and effectively
• Participate in key initiatives to drive continuous improvement through innovation and transformation, embracing change and challenging existing processes to develop new ways of working

Education and professional skills/knowledge

Experience & Education

• A recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or a professional accounting qualification
• At least 8 years of experience in related field
• Well-versed in the segment of International Standard on Quality Management 1 and 2 (ISQM 1 & 2)
• Experience in performing financial statements review, hot review of audit files, or ISQM reviews is highly desirable

Other skills

• Strong commitment to audit quality, with experience in exercising critical thinking, professional judgment, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong people management, interpersonal, communication, and networking skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications