Assurance - Capital Market - Associate/Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks an Assurance Associate/Senior Associate in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves delivering audit and financial reporting services, supporting transformation strategies, and providing training in audit standards. Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting and experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS. The position offers competitive remuneration and a strong focus on team collaboration and personal development.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Flexible tools and support

Transformative leadership

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience auditing U.S. publicly traded companies.
• In-depth technical knowledge of PCAOB audits.
• Hands-on experience in an audit firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical accounting and financial reporting advice.
• Support audit teams in delivering audits under PCAOB standards.
• Deliver training on developments in audit standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team player

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

ACCA affiliate

Job description

Assurance - Capital Market - Associate/Senior Associate

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1602053

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

The opportunity

As an Assurance Associate / Senior Associate in Capital Market team, you will provide audit and non-audit services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., implementing improvements to internal controls and transitioning to either IFRS or US GAAP accounting standards. The Capital Markets team also is responsible for supporting our audit teams in applying audit standards appropriately and maintaining the firm’s central priority of audit quality.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver technical accounting and US financial reporting advice across a range of clients and capital markets transactions
• Supporting our audit teams to deliver audits under PCAOB and local audit standards
• Deliver training and coaching to our internal audit practice on developments in audit standards and methodologies, including digital audit transformation and regulatory inspection support
• Expanding your network as you build relationships with senior stakeholders at your clients, their securities legal counsel, and within EY

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or professional accounting qualification/ ACCA affiliate
• Experience auditing U.S. publicly traded companies with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS and managing audit engagements
• In-depth technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and SEC reporting
• Strong communication and project management skills and willingness to travel
• Hands‑on experience in a globally recognized audit firm and providing audit services to clients pursuing capital raising strategies is a plus

Ideally, you’ll also have

The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic team‑oriented environment.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and 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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