Manager - Risk and Quality (Assurance)

Job Description & Summary

In this role, you will support PwC's commitment to quality, professional standards and risk management. The role works closely with Partners, Directors and engagement teams across the business to promote consistent application of firm policies, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

The successful candidate will provide practical risk and quality advice to engagement teams, support compliance monitoring activities and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the firm's system of quality management.

This role is well suited to an experienced audit professional seeking to broaden their exposure beyond client-facing work into firm-wide governance, risk and quality management.

Key accountabilities

Risk and Quality (R&Q)

  • Providing daily advice and consultation to client facing teams to ensure compliance with PwC Network policies, principles and standards in client/engagement acceptance, project delivery, reporting and documentation
  • Assisting with Risk & Quality compliance monitoring, activities and reporting.
  • Assisting projects to create, update and improve guidance materials to our practice
  • Provide support and coaching to more junior team members

Quality Management and Compliance

  • Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the firm's System of Quality Management (SOQM).
  • Monitor compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
  • Analyse findings from internal and external inspections and assist in developing remediation plans.
  • Track completion of quality and risk-related actions and report progress to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build effective working relationships with Partners, Directors and employees across the firm.
  • Support communications and awareness programmes relating to risk, quality and professional responsibilities.
  • Deliver training sessions and workshops on risk and quality matters.
  • Promote a culture of quality, accountability and professional scepticism across the firm.
  • Participate in regional or network-driven quality and risk initiatives where required.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, MICPA or equivalent.
  • Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant experience within a professional services environment.
  • Strong background in external audit, preferably with experience managing audit engagements.
  • Exposure to quality management, compliance, internal quality reviews or risk management would be an advantage.
  • Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.
  • Good understanding of auditing standards, professional ethics and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of quality management principles and risk management frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who is likely to succeed in this role?

  • This opportunity is best suited to professionals with a background in external audit, assurance, risk management, compliance or professional standards. The role requires an understanding of professional services risk and quality frameworks, stakeholder consultation and regulatory requirements. Experience gained solely in manufacturing, engineering or operational quality assurance environments would not typically provide the technical foundation required for this position.

Additional application instructions

  • Please attach the following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:
    • Academic Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards
    • A copy of your NRIC or passport
    • Recent passport size photo

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 37 more}

Job Posting End Date: October 31, 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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