PwC

Manager - Risk and Quality (Assurance)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (city only)

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

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Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Manager

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

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

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}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

October 31, 2026