Manager / Senior Manager, Chinese Desk - Audit & Assurance

About the role

The Manager/Senior 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 focuses on Chinese clients and involves developing and maintaining long-term client relationships. It also covers professional development activities such as training, staff recruitment and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of international and local clients, delivering quality audit and assurance services through planning, directing and completing audits, and guiding team members to the same objective
• 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 planned trainings to stay updated on professional standards
• Coach, motivate and develop team members, including conducting trainings with the help of the in-house technical and training team
• Manage staff performance, conduct timely reviews and give feedback
• Work with the business development team on pitches
• Work with the audit business support team on engagement financials, budgets, profitability, work-in-progress, billing and collection
• Facilitate communication within a cross-functional, culturally diverse team

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably from an international accounting firm
• Fluent speaking and writing in Mandarin
• Strong ethical values and respect for diversity
• Proactive, adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Proficiency in SFRS/IFRS and SSA/ISA
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills across all levels