Assistant Manager - Audit D&A (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Malaysia is looking for an individual with strong analytical skills to assist in building Data & Analytics (D&A) routines for audits. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing audit relationships, presenting outputs, and providing insights during engagements. The position requires a commitment to inspiring collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong managerial qualities and promising managerial potential.
• Independent and dependable individual with interest in leading and collaboration.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and running D&A routines to replace manual audit tests.
• Provide insights on various engagements.
• Manage relationships with audit engagement teams.

Skills

Alteryx Advanced Certification

Sound analytical skills

Strong presentation skills

Managerial potential

Education

Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or Information Technology

Job description

Descriptions

Audit is no longer about mere compliance—rather, it is about cutting-edge risk-based methodologies and unwavering endeavor to comprehend the business environments within which the clients operate. A paradigm-shift in efforts to enhance audit quality is underway, driven by technology with Data & Analytics (D&A) at its heart.

The KPMG's Values of Integrity, Excellence, and For Better are the essence of KPMG’s approach. Fundamental to a risk-based audit approach, understanding the way clients run their businesses and driving their performance is crucial. KPMG’s steadfast experience and extensive proprietary tools to deliver values to clients have inspired and shall continue to inspire impactful

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and running various D&A routines to replace existing manual audit tests.
• Provide insights on various engagements.
• Provide guidance to the audit engagement teams in accordance with Audit Methodology Considerations when using D&A Routines.
• Participate actively in discussions with audit engagement teams to understand the entity’s accounting policies and processes relevant to the D&A routines and how information flows through the client’s system.
• Draft and present outputs such as working papers and visualization of results.
• Manage working relationships with audit engagement teams which includes planning timelines, crafting deliverables, interpreting results, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Obtained Alteryx Advanced Certification.
• Degree holders majoring in Accounting, Accounting & Finance or Information Technology or any other relevant disciplines from leading universities and professional bodies are encouraged to apply.
• Strong managerial qualities and promising managerial potential.
• Sound analytical and presentation skills with impeccable determination to inspire and embrace new ideas and technology.
• Independent and dependable individual with affinity to lead and work collaboratively.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2025

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.