Job description
Discover a rewarding career as an Assistant Audit Manager/Supervisor with NLA DFK Assurance Pac, a respected leader in Penang's accounting and assurance sector. This role offers permanent remote work from home with no travel requirements, empowering you to deliver exceptional client service from your own home office. We seek a motivated professional who can supervise audit engagements, guide junior staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance.
In this position, you will plan and execute audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, including local businesses and mid-market enterprises. You will review work papers, perform risk assessments, test controls, and ensure adherence to IFRS and ISA frameworks. You will serve as a key liaison with clients, manage project timelines, and contribute to KPI-driven incentives that reward efficiency and accuracy. Your leadership will help develop the team while maintaining strong professional ethics and audit quality.
What we offer is a competitive monthly salary in the range of RM 6,800 to RM 10,000, full-time employment, and a flexible work setup that supports work-life balance and career growth. The Penang office provides a welcoming environment and opportunities to advance within our assurance practice. Join us to experience a supportive culture that values technical excellence and ongoing professional development.
Responsibility
- Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
- Review work papers, perform substantive testing, and assess internal controls to identify risks and propose improvements.
- Coordinate with clients to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate findings clearly and professionally.
- Plan and manage audit timelines, allocate tasks to junior staff, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
- Assist in formulating audit opinions and preparing management letters with actionable recommendations.
- Support senior partners on complex engagements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the practice.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISA standards, and firm policies, upholding the highest level of audit quality.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and compliant audit environment.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of external audit or assurance experience; leadership or supervisory exposure is advantageous.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and internal controls frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office and audit software; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong client-management and mentoring abilities with a collaborative mindset.
- Proactive, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional integrity, ethics, and a commitment to quality and deadlines.