Assurance - Audit Associate 2 (Johor Bahru)

EY; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s Assurance group invites you to join their External Audit team in delivering trusted, objective examinations of financial statements and robust insights to audit committees. You will engage with clients to gather data, prepare audit files and support the delivery of assurance engagements while developing professionally through world-class learning and coaching.

The role focuses on applying analytical skills, clear communication, and collaborative leadership to ensure high-quality audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; ACCA or fundamentals of ACCA preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience in Audit Services or related field.
• Experience in global professional services or mid-tier firms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the audit client’s business.
• Interact with clients to collect data, set up and maintain audit files.
• Support planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Document audit procedures clearly and accurately per engagement objectives.
• Identify potential audit issues and communicate them to the assurance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Professional drive

Team-oriented work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related

ACCA or fundamental levels of ACCA

Job description

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Forensic & Integrity Services. Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

The opportunity

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business
• Interact with the clients in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client’s engagement history, and planned audit approach
• Recognise potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field / ACCA or pass at least fundamental levels of ACCA
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of work experience in Audit Services or a related field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior working experience in global professional services organisation or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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