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Senior Audit Associate / Assistant Audit Manager

Senior Audit Associate / Assistant Audit Manager

Humana International GroupMalaysia
5 hours ago
Job description

Position :

Senior Audit Associate / Assistant Audit Manager

Location : Kuala Lumpur

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Us

Our client is a top 10 international accounting and consulting network with presence in over 130 countries. They provide audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services across industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. They are currently recruiting a

senior audit associate and assistant audit manager

for their firm based in Kuala Lumpur.

1. Senior Audit Associate

Key Responsibilities :

  • Deliver high-quality auditing services and manage assigned projects.
  • Perform audit procedures in compliance with the firm's policies and

International Standards on Auditing

(ISA).

  • Ensure audit working papers comply with firm policies and ISA standards.
  • Highlight any issues that may impact the audit opinion to the engagement manager and partner.
  • Lead, manage, and allocate tasks to junior auditors.
  • Supervise and review the work of audit assistants, ensuring proper sign-off.
  • Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with

    • Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards

    (MFRS) and statutory requirements.

  • Prepare consolidated accounts, audit reports, and management letters.
  • Implement approved action plans to ensure timely completion of audit reports.
  • Assist the engagement manager in preparing the

    • Audit Planning Memorandum

    and

    Audit Review Memorandum

  • Collaborate with team members to execute the audit plan and ensure timely audit completion.
  • Manage client relationships and expectations to foster ongoing partnerships.

    • Requirements :

  • Recognized University Degree

    • in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, or an

    ACCA finalist

    with 1-2 outstanding papers.

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years

    • of relevant experience in the field.

  • Strong

    • technical expertise

    , excellent

    interpersonal skills

    , and proven

    leadership qualities

  • Team player

    • with a strong sense of responsibility.

  • Ability to work

    • under pressure

    and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent

    • analytical

    and

    problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in

    • written and spoken English, Malay

    and

    Mandarin (Spoken only)

    2. Assistant Audit Manager

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage fieldwork on client sites, coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth audit delivery.
  • Review and evaluate risk, document and assess key controls, process flows, and identify significant accounting issues.
  • Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (

    • MFRS

    and

    MPERS

    ) and financial reporting matters.

  • Prepare detailed

    • Audit Planning Memorandum

    , identifying risk areas.

  • Plan audit work programs, including the timing and extent of procedures, and agree on timelines with clients.
  • Brief engagement team on focus areas, risk areas, and potential audit issues.
  • Provide supervision and guidance to audit staff, ensuring compliance with the firm's audit methodology.
  • Monitor audit progress, review and sign off all audit working papers.
  • Ensure completeness of working papers with proper sign-offs by relevant personnel.
  • Review draft financial statements and

    • Audit Planning Memorandum

  • Prepare

    • Audit Review Memorandum

    and draft the proposed auditor's report.

  • Ensure the audit engagement file is complete and properly assembled.
  • Review staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Prepare billings and assist with collections.
  • Ensure all outstanding audit matters are addressed and resolved.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations and business objectives, applying this knowledge to engagements.
  • Identify areas for improvement in client business processes and provide recommendations, delivering the

    • Management Letter

  • Coach and mentor less experienced staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Adhere to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.

    • Requirements :

  • University degree

    • in Accounting or Finance, or partial / full professional qualification (e.g.,

    MICPA

    ACCA

    ICAEW

    ICA

    ICAA

    CPA Australia

    ).

  • Proficient in

    • written and spoken English

    Malay and Mandarin (Spoken only)

  • Strong

    • report writing

    computer

    leadership

    , and

    people skills

  • Proactive

    • resourceful

    innovative

    , with a keen

    eye for detail

  • Minimum 5 years

    • of relevant working experience.

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