Technical Manager / Senior

Forvis Mazars Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a technical development and support specialist focused on accounting and auditing standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, qualified status, and several years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing strategies for compliance, drafting thought leadership materials, and maintaining technical resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or relevant field.
• Qualified accountant - MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on industry developments related to engagement standards.
• Implement policies supporting compliance with professional standards.
• Maintain the Firm’s technical library.

Skills

Knowledge of professional standards in accounting

Excellent communication skills

Functional knowledge in Microsoft applications

Ability to perform technical consultations

Education

Degree in Accounting or relevant field

Qualified accountant - MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia

Job description

About this position

Objective of this role:

This role focuses on technical development and support on professional standards relate to financial reporting, accounting and auditing.

Main Tasks:

• Stay current on industry development related to engagement standards that impact out business.
• Be and active participant in engagement standard setter activities, which may include conference attendance, task force participation, professional response to comment letters, etc.
• Develop strategies and materials to implement both new and changed standards efficiently.
• Implement details policies and procedures that support compliance with professional standards (MIA, AOB, PCAOB, IESBA, IFRS etc.)
• Draft thought leadership material to support both internally and externally focused campaigns.
• Perform technical consultations and reviews.
• Research and document accounting, financial reporting and auditing issues.
• Maintain the Firm’s templates, programs and checklists relevant to the conduct of professional services.
• Prepare technical training material and technical update.
• Maintain and update the Firm’s technical library.

Education:

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or any relevant field
• Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent.

Working Experience:

• Minimum 5 years (for manager) or 3 years (for senior) audit or technical support experience.
• Team player.

Technical & Professional Knowledge / Membership:

• Member of any relevant professional bodies.
• Knowledge of the professional standards in accounting, auditing and financial reporting (e.g. IFRS, ISA).
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in compliance with professional standards.
• Ability to perform technical consultations and reviews.
• Ability to research and document accounting and auditing standards issues.
• Ability to translate technical literature into commonly understood language and usable data.
• People management experience (for manager).
• Excellent communication skill.
• Functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required.
• A desire to help grow and develop the department, and the ability to develop self and others.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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