Associate, IT Audit & Assurance

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate supports the IT Audit team by performing testing on IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC), assisting with data analysis procedures, and preparing audit documentation. The role involves walkthroughs, executing testing steps under guidance, and helping ensure system controls and data outputs relevant to financial reporting are accurate and reliable.

As part of the team, you will participate in discussions with client IT personnel, maintain clear audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in IT audit, control testing, or relevant internship/academic project experience.
• Basic understanding of IT control concepts and system processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (knowledge of ACL or IDEA is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly and accurately.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing ITGC and ITAC testing to support external financial audit reliance.
• Support data analysis procedures such as system-generated report/data validation and GL completeness testing using Excel (and other tools where trained).
• Participate in walkthrough discussions with client IT personnel to understand system setup and process flow.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit workpapers in accordance with firm documentation standards.
• Identify potential control exceptions and flag findings to the Senior Associate or Manager for review.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with financial audit teams regarding testing progress and dependencies.
• Follow up with clients to obtain required information and supporting evidence.
• Support ongoing knowledge sharing, methodology updates, and continuous improvement activities within the team.

Job description

Role Overview

The Associate supports the IT Audit team by performing testing on IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC), assisting with data analysis procedures, and preparing audit documentation. The role involves participating in walkthroughs, executing testing steps under guidance, and helping ensure that system controls and data outputs relevant to financial reporting are accurate and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing ITGC and ITAC testing to support external financial audit reliance.
• Support data analysis procedures such as system-generated report/data validation and GL completeness testing using Excel (and other tools where trained).
• Participate in walkthrough discussions with client IT personnel to understand system setup and process flow.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit workpapers in accordance with firm documentation standards.
• Identify potential control exceptions and flag findings to the Senior Associate or Manager for review.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with financial audit teams regarding testing progress and dependencies.
• Follow up with clients to obtain required information and supporting evidence.
• Support ongoing knowledge sharing, methodology updates, and continuous improvement activities within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in IT audit, control testing, or relevant internship/academic project experience. (Fresh graduates are welcome.)
• Basic understanding of IT control concepts and system processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (knowledge of ACL or IDEA is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly and accurately.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.