Senior Manager - Methodology

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global assurance firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced individual to enhance audit quality within its Assurance Methodology team. This role focuses on leading audit reviews, supporting compliance, and developing training materials. Candidates should possess a degree or relevant accounting qualification, along with a strong track record in audit practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are essential. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in the Assurance practice.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards.
• Proven performance track record.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead audit engagements through hot and cold reviews.
• Assist engagement teams with coaching and guidance.
• Streamline audit methodologies using tools and technology.
• Address and resolve methodology-related inquiries and support PwC Audit applications.
• Prepare essential communication materials for dissemination and training within the Practice.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Auditing

Business Process Improvement

Coaching and Feedback

Communication

Compliance Auditing

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Emotional Regulation

Education

Degree in any discipline or professional accounting qualification

Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA/ MICPA-CAANZ/ CPA Australia)

Job description

Line of Service

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we offer a purposeful career within our Assurance Methodology team, part of our broader Assurance Enablers, where you'll play an essential role in enhancing audit quality. The Methodology role involves driving quality in audit engagements through performing hot reviews, developing supplemental guidance, conducting training sessions, supporting implementation of PwC Audit and related projects as well as assisting engagement teams and/or individuals through coaching, guidance and advice to achieve quality outcomes. Those in audit risk and quality at PwC will focus on providing support to internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. You are an experienced auditor and/or technical specialist who leads on audit quality through thought leadership, setting guidance, and a continuous cycle of improving, learning and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Spearhead audit and other assurance engagements by performing both hot and cold reviews, conducting training sessions, and supporting the implementation of PwC Audit and related projects.
• Coaching and Guidance: Assist engagement teams and individuals with coaching, guidance, and advice to achieve quality outcomes.
• Streamline Audit Approaches: Streamline audit methodologies and incorporating the use of tools, and technology to optimize efficiencies while delivering quality outcomes.
• Methodology Support: Address and resolve methodology-related inquiries and consultation from engagement teams and assisting with the PwC audit application.
• Internal Communications: Prepare essential communication materials targeted at the Practice for dissemination and training purposes.
• Industry-Specific Needs: Collaborate with practice representatives to identify and address industry-specific methodology needs and concerns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with other Assurance enablers on Assurance projects.
• Global Methodology Representation: Support the Methodology leader/partner in driving global methodology initiatives at the local territory level and engaging with relevant working groups.
• Training Development: Create and review training materials to guide the practice with emerging auditing standards and areas for continuous improvement.
• Support engagement teams: Support engagement teams during inspection and compliance reviews to ensure alignment with the auditing standards/PwC Audit.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-6 years’ (M) or 7-8 years’ (SM) experience in the Assurance practice.
• Degree in any discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification such as the ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia.
• Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards.
• Good writing, communications and presentation skills.
• Technology savvy.
• Proven and high performance track record.
• Ability to work with people of all levels.
• Demonstrates strong strategic & conceptual thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to build effective teams and develop direct reports.

*to write materials/communication materials and who can briefings/trainings

Additional Application Instructions

• Academic Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards.
• A copy of your NRIC or passport.
• Recent passport size photo.

Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy.

Optional Skills

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Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.