Job Summary: Supervise and guide the audit team to timely completion of assurance and compliance engagement to the required standards and expectations. Manage and resolve client issues in a timely manner.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan and organize resources prior to the start of the audit engagement to ensure the right staffing for the assignment.
Coordinate with clients on the commencement of the audit field work including client's preparation of the necessary documents required.
Communicate and de-brief team members on the assigned tasks and responsibilities including expected outcomes and standards requirements.
Review management accounts and audit planning prepared by team members.
Report on audit work progress and critical issues to Assistant Audit Manager, Audit Managers and client as and when necessary or as per work schedule.
Monitor job progress against budget and timeline to ensure timely completion of the assignment. Prepare weekly job status report to managers.
Resolve problems raised by team members expediently to avoid work disruption.
Review in detail audit working papers and audit reports and ensure audit reports are in compliance with approved accounting and auditing standards.
Highlight issues and provide potential solutions to clients.
Develop team members with the skills and knowledge required through coaching and timely feedback.
Train new staff on the firm's audit methodology and ensure they comply with it when performing audit work.
Attend exit meeting with client and manager and to present the audit report, highlighting issues and tax computation.
Job Requirements:
Professional accounting qualification and/or a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
MIA or professional qualification will be added advantage
Minimum 3-4 years audit experience
Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leadership ability to lead teams
Good people management and interaction skills
Ability to manage and interact with clients
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Audit report writing skills
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