Associate / Senior Associate - Audit D&A (Petaling Jaya)

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

Job summary

A leading audit and consultancy firm in Malaysia is seeking candidates for a role in enhancing audit quality through technology and Data & Analytics. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or related fields, possess strong analytical and managerial skills, and be involved in developing automated audit processes. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, helping clients navigate their business challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree holders from leading universities in relevant disciplines.
• Strong managerial qualities with promising potential.
• Sound analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and running D&A routines for audits.
• Provide insights on various audit engagements.
• Guide audit teams in using D&A methodologies.
• Participate in discussions to understand accounting processes.
• Draft and present working papers and visualizations.
• Assist in process automation.
• Interpret results and troubleshoot.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Managerial qualities

Embracing new ideas

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or IT

Job description

Descriptions

Audit is no longer about mere compliance—rather, it is about cutting‑edge risk‑based methodologies and unwavering endeavour 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.

Integrity, quality, and independence are the building blocks of KPMG’s approach. Fundamental to a risk‑based audit approach, understanding the way clients run their businesses and drive their performances are key. KPMG’s steadfast experience in and extensive proprietary tools to deliver values to clients have inspired and shall continue to inspire the impactful services it renders to businesses across various industry sectors and geographical boundaries.

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 visualisation of results.
• Assist in automating processes.
• Interpretate results and troubleshoot.

Requirements

• Degree holders majoring in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics, 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.

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.