Associate/Senior Associate , Audit

AdrianYeo PLT; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique Chartered Accountant firm is seeking a Senior Associate, Audit to join its team in Petaling Jaya. This role involves leading audit fieldwork, reviewing working papers, and ensuring compliance with audit standards for SME clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-3 years of audit experience, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The firm offers a range of benefits including medical, education support, and training sponsorship.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Trainings, Sponsorship for professional courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of audit experience in an accounting/audit firm.
• Strong understanding of MFRS/MPERS and audit procedures.
• Experience in SME firm environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Review working papers prepared by Audit Associates.
• Perform complex audit areas ensuring compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in drafting financial statements and audit reports.
• Identify audit issues, communicate findings to the Manager/Partner.
• Guide and coach junior team members during engagements.
• Manage audit timelines and communicate with clients professionally.

Skills

Strong understanding of tax compliance

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field

Professional Certifications (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA)

Tools

Audit software

Accounting tools

Job description

Senior Associate, Audit

Join our audit team to assist in statutory audits for SME clients, prepare audit working papers, draft financial statements, and communicate with clients to gather information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit fieldwork for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Review working papers prepared by Audit Associates.
• Perform complex audit areas and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in drafting financial statements and audit reports.
• Identify audit issues and communicate findings to the Manager/Partner.
• Guide and coach junior team members during engagements.
• Communicate with clients professionally and manage audit timelines.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Beginning or completed a certification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or MICPA. Membership in professional organizations is encouraged.
• Minimum 2–3 years of audit experience in an accounting/audit firm.
• Strong understanding of MFRS/MPERS and audit procedures.
• Good communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Experience in SME firm environment is an advantage.

Attributes:

• Strong understanding of tax compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Basic understanding of international tax issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client correspondence.
• Problem‑solving skills for tax compliance issues.
• Ability to work with audit software and accounting tools to prepare returns and manage client data.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Trainings, Sponsorship for professional courses

We are a boutique Chartered Accountant firm with over 28 years of experience in the Malaysian market, serving high‑growth SMEs, multinationals, and high‑net‑worth individuals.