Associate/Senior Associate - Forensic 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 looking for candidates for their Forensic Services team. The role involves contributing to client engagements, conducting research for business development, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and can manage tasks effectively. Both fresh graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply. This position requires candidates to be residents of Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Banking or related discipline.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A proactive team player with high initiative and strong analytical ability.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall success of client engagements.
• Build understanding of client business and assist in client relationships.
• Conduct research to support proposals and business development.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Banking or a related discipline

Professional qualifications (ICAEW, ACCA, ASCPA, MICPA)

Job description

Description

KPMG’s Forensic Services is a specialized service line within KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice, providing robust and practical advisory support to help clients address key risks related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud, misconduct, corruption, commercial and civil disputes, regulatory compliance, risks in buying or selling a business, and broader financial crime. As criminal and commercial threats to organizational integrity continue to grow, fraud, corporate crime, disputes, litigation, and rising regulatory demands can threaten reputation, undermine confidence, and expose organizations to regulatory and media scrutiny.

We assist clients in monitoring and responding swiftly to potentially damaging situations to minimize financial, reputational, and operational impact. KPMG Forensic Services aims to equip organizations with the tools and services needed to stay ahead of major risks in an increasingly complex environment, delivering solutions that are practical, effective, and tailored to each client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to the overall success of a client engagement and support senior team members by delivering work to a high quality within the appropriate time scales and adhering to the methodologies
• To build an understanding of client business and markets and assist in the development of client relationships
• Carry out research to support proposals, sales pitches or targeting and assist with business development activities
• To collaborate and work with other team members, sharing knowledge and experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Banking or a related discipline
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• A proactive team player with high initiative and strong analytical ability
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Professional qualifications such as ICAEW, ACCA, ASCPA or MICPA are an added advantage
• Associate: 0–2 years of experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Senior Associate: Minimum 2 years of fraud and misconduct investigation experience or minimum 3 years of audit experience (including internal audit)

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.