Associate - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (Petaling Jaya)

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking qualified candidates for internal audit and risk management roles. The successful candidate will support engagement teams and conduct corporate governance advisory services. Applicants should hold a recognized degree, and CIA certification is preferred. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential. This role offers excellent career development opportunities within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree or professional qualification required.
• CIA certification is an added advantage.
• Strong ability to write objective reports.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead engagement teams in delivering services.
• Conduct risk-based internal audits.
• Perform corporate governance advisory.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IT/Law

Job description

Descriptions

Since establishing its presence in 1928, KPMG in Malaysia has grown to be a part of KPMG’s global success. With more than 2,000 professionals located across 8 offices nationwide, KPMG in Malaysia provides services ranging from assurance and tax to financial advisory and business advisory. At KPMG, we are passionate about working with our clients to deliver exceptional value, we provide the environment for our people to flourish and realize their full potential, and we continuously extend the frontiers of our shared knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity to join a renowned, fast-paced and professional organisation with good career development opportunities. KPMG's Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (GRCS) practice provides a wide range of board advisory, enterprise risk management, internal audit, software license review and controls compliance services built upon our clear understanding of business issues and opportunities. We assist our clients to optimise their risk management, controls and governance processes to manage risks while identifying and pursuing important opportunities to enhance business value.

Responsibilities

• Acting as engagement team member (conducting assignments and supporting the engagement-in-charge) or engagement in-charge (leading and motivating a small team of professionals) in delivering the services contracted.
• Ability to undertake the following types of engagement:
• Risk based internal audit
• Enterprise risk management (ERM), including ERM assessment
• Corporate governance advisory
• Cost improvement reviews
• Quality Assurance Review of the Internal Audit function
• US SOX 404 advisory
• Contract compliance reviews

*Position grade for successful shortlisted candidates will be based upon the assessment of the candidate's profile during the interview session, if invited.

Requirements

• A recognised degree or a professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Business / IT / Law or related disciplines.
• CIA or pursuit of CIA will be an added advantage. If without CIA upon confirmation after probation, must be willing to pursue CIA training contract with KPMG.
• Ability to write objective and value adding reports independently.
• Ambitious, mature and business-minded, in particular the ability to keep abreast with contemporary industry developments, with strong leadership and high ethical standards.
• A self-starter and must be a team player.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• High analytical and rationalization ability.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities tasks.

Closing Date

Closing Date: June 30, 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.