Manager, Chinese Desk - Audit & Assurance

About the role

The Manager leads a portfolio of audit engagements, providing leadership on planning, execution and finalisation of each audit while being fully accountable for the engagement's quality, budget and timeline. The role works predominantly with Chinese clients, so fluent spoken and written Mandarin is required. It also covers professional development, including training, staff recruitment and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of international and local clients and deliver quality audit and assurance services, including planning, directing and completing audits and guiding team members.
• Apply professional scepticism and exercise professional judgement on critical technical issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project timelines, keeping them informed of progress.
• Take part in training to stay updated on professional standards.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members, including delivering trainings with the help of the in-house technical and training team.
• Manage staff performance through timely reviews and feedback.
• Work with the business development team on pitches and with the audit business support team on engagement financials, including budgets, profitability, work-in-progress, billing and collection.
• Facilitate communication within a cross-functional, culturally diverse team.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably from an international accounting firm.
• Fluent spoken and written Mandarin.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, strong ethical values and respect for diversity.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Strong grasp of technical skills with proficiency in SFRS/IFRS and SSA/ISA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.