Technical Audit, Senior Manager

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks a senior leader to oversee the Quality Assurance and Technical team, shaping strategy and mentoring staff to uphold audit excellence and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with senior management to implement technical policies, train professionals, and ensure adoption of new auditing standards across the firm, while monitoring developments and guiding complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Member of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, MICPA, ICAEW).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in audit, technical, or quality assurance roles.
• Strong knowledge of international and Malaysian accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Quality Assurance and Technical team, aligning with the firm’s strategic objectives.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth within the team.
• Formulate and rollout technical policies and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on intricate audit and assurance issues, offering sound technical advice.
• Oversee the implementation of new and updated accounting and auditing standards across the firm.
• Review complex audit files to ensure full compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion enhancements in audit methodology and technical processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on necessary adaptations.
• Design and deliver technical training programs for audit professionals.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the firm’s System of Quality Management.
• Liaise with professional bodies and regulatory authorities on emerging issues.
• Support ad hoc assignments and special projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Audit Standards

Regulatory Knowledge

English Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This leadership role partners closely with senior management to provide strategic and technical oversight on complex audit and accounting matters. Beyond technical expertise, the position is pivotal in shaping and mentoring the Quality Assurance and Technical team, ensuring the firm maintains its high standards of audit excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Quality Assurance and Technical team, aligning their efforts with the firm’s strategic objectives.
  
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth within the team.
  
• Contribute to the formulation and rollout of technical policies and best practices.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on intricate audit and assurance issues, offering sound technical advice.
  
• Oversee the implementation of new and updated accounting and auditing standards across the firm.
  
• Review complex audit files to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Champion enhancements in audit methodology and technical processes.
  
• Monitor regulatory developments (local and international) and advise the firm on necessary adaptations.
  
• Design and deliver technical training programs for audit professionals.
  
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the firm’s System of Quality Management.
  
• Liaise with professional bodies and regulatory authorities on emerging industry issues.
  
• Support ad hoc assignments and special projects as required.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  
• Member of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, MICPA, ICAEW).
  
• Brings at least 7 years of relevant experience in audit, technical, or quality assurance roles.
  
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of both international and Malaysian accounting and auditing standards.
  
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
  
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of managing complex technical challenges.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities