Senior Manager - Assurance (PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Services LLPThis role leads external audit engagements and manages client relationships, focusing on delivering quality financial statement audits. Responsibilities include guiding teams on auditing standards, utilizing data analysis for insights, and promoting innovative technologies. The position requires at least six years of experience and a relevant accounting degree and CPA/CA certification.
Job Description & Summary
As a Senior Manager - Assurance, you will lead and manage client engagements within our Assurance practice, focusing on delivering quality financial statement audits. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional experience to drive project success, providing strategic input and maintaining operational excellence. You will be responsible for building trust with multi-level teams and stakeholders, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems, and applying sound judgment in decision-making.
In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur, you will oversee large projects, innovate processes, and interact with clients at a senior level to deliver impactful results. You will have the opportunity to develop high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, contributing to the overall success of the firm. Your ability to communicate effectively and apply systems thinking will be crucial in navigating complex situations and delivering quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Leading external audit engagements and managing client relationships effectively
- Guiding teams in the application of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Utilizing analytical thinking and data analysis to enhance audit quality and insights
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients to identify and address financial reporting challenges
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of auditing methodologies and compliance auditing processes
- Promoting the use of innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms in audit processes
- Confirming data integrity, security, and compliance within financial reporting frameworks
- Identifying opportunities for optimizing audit processes and improving financial performance
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Chartered Accountant or equivalent (such as ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia)
- At least 6 years of experience
- At least one of the following: US Licensed CPA, Malaysian Licensed CPA or CPA/CA Equivalent in another Territory (such as ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia, etc)
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- Leveraging advanced analytical thinking for strategic decision-making
- Utilizing auditing methodologies to enhance financial reporting accuracy
- Demonstrating proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Applying machine learning techniques to improve data analysis processes
- Excelling in client management and relationship building
- Innovating processes through data visualization and transformation
- Leading teams with a focus on inclusion and professional development