Technical Manager / Senior

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia is seeking a professional for a role focusing on technical development and support related to financial reporting and auditing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in audit or technical support with necessary qualifications in accounting. Responsibilities include staying abreast of industry standards, implementing policies, and maintaining technical libraries. Applicants must be resident in Malaysia or have the right to work there.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years (for manager) or 3 years (for senior) audit or technical support experience.
• Member of relevant professional bodies.
• Ability to translate technical literature into commonly understood language.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on industry development related to engagement standards.
• Develop strategies to implement new standards.
• Perform technical consultations and reviews.

Skills

Technical consultation

Researching accounting standards

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Minimum Degree in Accounting or relevant field

Qualified accountant – MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.