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MANAGER – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REVIEW & CPE COMPLIANCE

The successful candidate will assist the Head, Financial Statements Review (FSR) & CPE Compliance to offer technical expertise to the FSR Committee and drive the financial statements surveillance programme in monitoring the quality of financial statements that are prepared by or are the responsibility of MIA members, for the purpose of determining compliance with statutory and other requirements, approved accounting & auditing standards; and generally accepted accounting & auditing standards and practices.

Requirements:

• Possess professional qualification and/or a Degree in Accountancy and a member of MIA
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience and must be in current employment with a large or medium size firm of accountants 
• Familiar with accounting standards, auditing standards and other statutory requirements in relation to financial reporting
• Resourceful and able to conduct research on related discipline
• Able to identify inconsistencies with respect of the preparation/presentation of financial statements & issues relating to financial reporting
• High degree of self-motivation, results oriented and able to work independently
• Able to inspire confidence, influence others and rise up to challenges constructively

MANAGER – INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE (ACCOUNTING)

The successful candidate will assist the Investigation Committee of the Institute in investigating complaints against MIA members which involves, among others, reviews of audit working papers to establish and evaluate the compliance with accounting and auditing standards.

Requirements:

• Tertiary or professional qualification in Accountancy and a member of MIA
• At least 5 years of audit experience, and must be in current employment as a Manager with a major or medium-sized audit firm of accountants
• Possess strong analytical skills and must be good in report writing
• Good knowledge of Auditing and Accounting Standards
• Able to meet tight timelines and work under a challenging and dynamic working environment
• Motivated, results oriented and able to work independently
  
  

MANAGER – PRACTICE REVIEW

The successful candidate will assist the Head, Practice Review in implementing the practice review programme of the Institute which requires on-site visits to member firms to perform engagement reviews. Practice review is a regulatory function of the Institute to determine whether member firms have established adequate quality control policies and procedures in accordance with ISQC 1 and have complied with auditing & accounting standards and legal & statutory requirements in the conduct of their audit of financial statements.

Requirements:

• Full membership in a recognised professional accountancy body is compulsory and a member of MIA
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience, and must be in current employment as a Manager with a large audit firms
• Extensive practical knowledge of international and local accounting as well as auditing standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent command in spoken and written English
• High degree of self-motivation, results oriented and able to work independently
  
  

MANAGER – SABAH REGIONAL OFFICE

The successful candidate will assist the Head, Sabah Regional Office in running the overall operations of the Sabah Regional Office, inclusive of supporting MIA members’ recruitment drives and engagement activities. The incumbent will also be responsible to ensure smooth running of relevant events/seminars/webinars/etc. that are organised by the MIA Head Office/all Regional Offices.

Requirements:

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Business Administration/Management/ Marketing or other related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ of relevant working experience with at least 3 years in managerial role handling administration, marketing, accounting and customer service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both oral and written.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Power Point, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write good reports and deliver presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with people at all levels professionally.
• Good project management skills, capable of multitasking and meet deadlines.
• MIA Members are encouraged to apply.
  
  

CONFERENCE & SEMINAR PRODUCER (ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITION)

The successful candidate will work with the Team Lead, Special Events & Partnerships Unit in planning, producing, marketing and managing special conferences / seminars / Micro Credential CPE courses aiming to contribute towards overall achievements of the Institute’s Professional Development Department’s strategic and operational goals/targets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Studies / Accountancy / Finance / Economics / Information Technology or any other related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in producing physical and virtual conferences, training programmes / courses, and sourcing speakers and subject matter expert facilitators
• Able to carry out desktop research effectively and timely on specific topics
• Up to date in terms of Learning & Development trends and training market
• Able to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both oral and written.
• Possess good project management skills and Microsoft Office skills, and results oriented
• Meticulous, team player and able to interact with people at all levels professionally.
  
  

ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL

The successful candidate will assist the Legal Manager in advising legal matters affecting the Institute including drafting and vetting legal documents and agreements. The successful candidate will also provide secretarial support and advising legal issues to MIA Disciplinary Appeal Board.

Requirements:

• A holder of Bachelor in Laws (Hons) from a reputable and recognized university
• Been called to the Malaysian Bar
• At least 5 years related working experience in a legal firm preferably in litigation or corporate sector
• Possess good drafting and research skills
• Relevant accounting qualifications or knowledge would be an added advantage
• Has high standard of attention to details, results driven, assertive and proactive
• Has high sense of integrity, professionalism and commitment
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and able to work under pressure
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Willing to do clerical and administration works
  
  

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – FINANCE

The successful candidate will be responsible to supervise the Accounts Receivable team in collections of income, preparation of bank reconciliation statement and other accounting related functions.

Requirements:

• Possess professional qualification in Accountancy
• Minimum 4 years relevant working experience
• Familiar with computerised accounting systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Words
• Independent, diligent and meticulous with good problem-solving ability
• Team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure and has the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines

EXECUTIVE/JUNIOR EXECUTIVE – CORPORATE & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The successful candidate will assist in all administrative matters under the purview of the Corporate & International Affairs Department. This would include handling administrative duties in respect of the Council, Oversight Committee, Nomination Committee meetings and the Institute’s Annual General Meetings, sending out notices to various committees, taking minutes of meetings and providing other day-to-day support and assistance to the Head, Corporate & International Affairs.

Requirements:

• Degree/professional qualification in any related discipline
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience
• Able to communicate well in English, both oral and written
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Possess good analytical skills and effective multi-tasking abilities
• Self-motivated and independent with strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with people at all levels professionally