Audit Manager

About Us

YH Tan & Associates PLT is a fast-growing Malaysian audit firm registered with the Audit Oversight Board (AOB). We provide audit and assurance services to privately owned businesses, corporate groups and public interest entities across a diverse range of industries.

As we continue to strengthen and expand our AOB and PIE audit practice, we are seeking an experienced and driven Audit Manager with hands-on experience in managing audits of public interest entities or engagements subject to AOB oversight.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional audit management and play a key role in shaping the firm’s audit quality, technical capabilities and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Manage audits of public interest entities and other engagements subject to AOB oversight.
• Ensure engagements comply with applicable Malaysian Approved Standards on Auditing, MFRS, MPERS, the Companies Act 2016 and relevant AOB, Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia requirements, where applicable.
• Review audit strategies, risk assessments, materiality, audit procedures, working papers and financial statements.
• Review significant and high-risk audit areas, including revenue recognition, accounting estimates, expected credit losses, going concern, related-party transactions and group audits.
• Ensure audit documentation is robust, properly supported and ready for internal quality reviews or regulatory inspections.
• Identify significant audit and financial reporting issues, conduct technical consultations and ensure that matters are appropriately resolved and documented.
• Coordinate engagement quality reviews and ensure all significant findings are cleared before the auditor’s report is issued.
• Evaluate key audit matters and assist in drafting appropriate auditor’s reports and other regulatory communications.
• Supervise, coach and mentor audit team members while promoting technical excellence and continuous professional development.
• Manage client portfolios, engagement budgets, deadlines, billings and performance targets.
• Present audit findings, internal control weaknesses and practical recommendations to management, audit committees and boards of directors.
• Maintain strong and professional client relationships while safeguarding auditor independence.
• Work closely with the partners and senior management to strengthen the firm’s audit quality management system and develop its AOB/PIE audit practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent discipline.
• At least five years of relevant external audit experience, including experience managing audit engagements and leading audit teams.
• Hands-on experience in audits of public interest entities, public listed companies or engagements subject to AOB oversight is essential.
• Experience in preparing engagements for AOB inspections, internal quality reviews or engagement quality reviews would be highly advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian Approved Standards on Auditing, MFRS, MPERS, the Companies Act 2016 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with AOB expectations, audit quality management, ISQM 1, ISQM 2 and ISA 220 (Revised).
• Membership in MIA or another recognised professional accounting body is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian corporate taxation, including the Income Tax Act 1967, would be beneficial.
• Experience in transfer pricing matters would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required, as the role involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and professional judgement skills.
• Able to manage multiple engagements independently while maintaining high standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Leadership Opportunity
  Play an important role in building and strengthening our AOB and PIE audit practice.
• Direct Partner Exposure
  Work closely with the firm’s partners on significant engagements, technical matters and strategic initiatives.
• Competitive Remuneration
  Receive a compensation package that recognises your experience, technical capabilities and contribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  Enjoy health, dental and retirement benefits designed to support your well-being and long-term security.
• Professional Development
  Gain exposure to complex engagements, regulatory requirements and advanced audit and financial reporting matters.
• Career Advancement
  Benefit from a clear pathway towards senior leadership and potential ownership within the firm.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership capabilities and ambition to help develop a growing AOB-registered audit practice, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or submit your résumé to [email protected].