Job Description

• Directing and driving the success of multiple audit engagements
• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Keeping lines of communication open with staff and clients
• Ability to manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction
• Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise
• Initiating ''cross selling'' business to other practices within the Firm
• Promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients
• Keeping abreast of latest developments as they affect local Accounting and Audit standards and the Firm’s standards and policies
• Developing an understanding of client’s business and becoming a ''functional expert'' in the area.
• Work to expand client base and supports business development activities

Job Requirements

• Age 35-40 years old
• Must have a recognised university degree in Accounting/Finance/Charted Accountancy 
• Must be a member of ACCA/ICAEW/MACPA 
• Min 6-8 years audit experience with a Big 4 firm
• Min 3-4 years in a managerial role with a medium-sized firm
• Has handled a portfolio of min 250-300 clients
• Has led a team of min 20-30 staff
• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with the team and clients' senior management
• Good interpersonal skills, with a successful record of attracting, hiring, retaining, and managing an audit team
• Self motivated and leads by example
• A team player and willing to perform the basics where necessary
• Committed to working within budgetary and time constraints while calculating risks and providing a high-level of client satisfaction
• Experience across a broad range of industries, including construction -  banking or insurance experience not necessary
• Technically proficient in accounting - consolidation in particular including that of foreign subsidiaries
• Well versed in tax issues
• Well versed in MPERS and MFRS
• Pays attention to documentation details and International Standards on Quality Control (ISQC) 1 compliance
• Good administrator for managing job status, job allocation and various SOPs to ensure smooth operation of the audit department
• Currently earning RM180k per year

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