Job Description

Our client is a leading professional services firm providing audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services to public-listed companies, multinational corporations, and private enterprises across Southeast Asia. The firm's insurance audit practice is expanding and offers professionals the opportunity to lead complex, regulated engagements while building a long-term career within a dynamic, growth-focused, and regionally integrated environment.

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Key responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of external audit engagements for insurance clients (life and/or takaful), regulated under Bank Negara Malaysia, from planning through to completion.
Apply strong technical knowledge of IFRS 17 across audit planning, execution, and review.
Review audit working papers, financial statements, and disclosures for technical accuracy and compliance with MFRS/IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, boards, and audit committees within the insurance sector.
Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and liaise with partners on audit findings and risk areas.
Lead, coach, and develop the insurance audit team, including training fresh graduates through to assistant manager level.
Support business development and help grow the firm's insurance audit client base.

Role requirements

Degree in Accounting/Finance with ACCA, CPA, CA, MICPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum 8-12 years of external audit experience, manager level and above.
Extensive experience auditing direct life insurance companies is essential candidates with non-life or reinsurance experience are also welcome to apply.
Prior exposure to takaful audits is an added advantage.
Experience gained within a Big Four audit firm is required, with insurance engagements audited under Bank Negara Malaysia.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS 17, MFRS/IFRS, and local auditing standards.
Strong leadership, team development, and stakeholder management skills.