Audit Senior

Job Summary

Perform audit assignments by applying the firm’s audit methodology in all aspects of the audit scope of work.   Prepare audit reports and to ensure all jobs are completed within the timeframe given.  Supervise and guide junior auditors on the team.

Job Outcomes

• Audit report filing to SSM within timeframe in compliance with relevant standards and by-laws
• Personal and team key performance indicators (KPI) are met
• Client satisfaction

Job Responsibilities

• Complete audit assignments within the timeframe given.
• Prepare and finalize audit working papers and audit reports to the standards and quality expected.
• Prepare audit planning for supervisor to review before commencement of audit work.
• Prepare draft tax computation and ensure adequate provision of tax liabilities.
• Reply to Manager’s review points within the timeframe given.
• Confirm on the final audit reports with clients before release. 
• Identify and document audit issues and recommendations to enhance improvements in controls and procedures.
• Follow up on any outstanding issues from clients. 
• Manage and guide juniors on engagement teams and review their work before submitting to manager for review. 
• Liaise with clients on all aspects of the engagement including highlighting to the client the issues related to accounting or other related areas.
• Liaise with company secretary, tax agents, and other authorities to obtain statutory information required for the audit assignment.
• Prepare group financial statements. 
• Conduct interview with responsible officers and staff to gain an overall understanding of control activities on the cycle. 
• Attend exit meeting with client and to present the audit report where required, highlighting issues and tax computation.

Job Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detailed and organized and able to manage self well
• Good client management and interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• A team player  who is able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure and effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional accounting qualification and/or a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Partial professional qualifications
• Minimum 2 years experience in audit
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin (Optional)