Manager - Assurance (PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur)

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary The Opportunity Join our Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day. As a Manager - Assurance, you will lead and manage client service accounts, driving client engagement workstreams by supervising teams and independently solving and analyzing complex problems to develop quality deliverables. As a Manager, you will leverage your leadership skills to mentor junior staff, strategically plan and execute projects, and maintain accountability for project success. You will play a visible role in cultivating meaningful client relationships, inspiring your teams, and navigating ambiguity, all while upholding quality standards and contributing to broader business strategies. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur, you will be part of our Assurance practice, where you will embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery. You will be responsible for motivating and inspiring others to deliver quality, leveraging team strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. Your growing business knowledge will help identify opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. Responsibilities - Leading and managing financial statement audit engagements for clients in the insurance sector - Guiding teams in applying auditing methodologies and compliance auditing to deliver quality client service - Utilizing knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to review and verify financial documents - Analyzing and interpreting financial data to identify trends and provide insights for client decision-making - Developing and implementing data visualization and data modeling techniques to enhance audit processes - Overseeing the application of data security and data quality measures within audit frameworks - Coaching and mentoring junior staff to develop their skills in auditing and financial reporting - Collaborating with clients to address issues and manage risks effectively - Embracing innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms to improve audit efficiency - Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to support strategic questioning and client management 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 4 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 - Excelling in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards - Utilizing Auditing Methodologies for comprehensive assessments - Demonstrating proficiency in Data Analysis and Interpretation - Applying Machine Learning to enhance audit processes - Managing client relationships with strategic questioning - Leading teams with a focus on coaching and feedback - Adapting to change with learning agility and creativity Travel Requirements Not Specified Job Posting End Date