Assurance, Senior Associate

Reeracoen Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate III to contribute technical insights to audit engagements and projects. You will establish and maintain relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, and present findings. The ideal candidate should hold a diploma or degree in Accounting with at least one year of external audit experience. This role requires proficiency in MS Office, a positive attitude, and the willingness to learn and travel.

Qualifications

• Min 1 year of working experience as external audit.
• Knowledge in accounting and auditing principles is required.
• Willingness to learn and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning multiple audit assignments in various industries.
• Execute accounting and auditing procedures for clients.
• Draft audited financial statements as per approved standards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (MICPA, ACCA, etc.)

Tools

MS Office

ProSystem fx Engagement

Job description

【Job Summary】The Assurance Senior Associate III will contribute technical insights to audit client engagements and internal projects. He shall actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures. He will working under the supervision of an assurance manager or senior manager, and helps execute audit work and present its findings to the client.

【Job Responsibilities】

• Gain deeper understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Trading, Construction, Non‑profit Organisation, Manufacturing, Plantation and various industries;
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles (e.g MPERS/MFRS and ISA), quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end including performing audit field works, document and compiling audit working papers and collect sufficient audit evidences in order to assist senior in accomplishing whole audit assignment;
• Assist senior in completing audit related special assignment or agreed upon procedures when necessary;
• Assist senior to draft the audited financial statements in accordance with the applicable approved accounting standards and the Companies Act, 2016;
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with other senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process;
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships;
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs;
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.

Qualifications

• Requirement
  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting or equivalent or those with a full or partial professional qualification (MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICA, ICAA, CPA(A) or CIMA);
  • Min 1 year of working experience as external audit;
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office applications;
  • Knowledge in ProSystem fx Engagement is an advantage;
  • Self‑motivated, positive attitude;
  • Team players who are also able to work well independently and under a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment;
  • Willingness to learn and travel.
• English Level — unspecified
• Other Language Mandarin, English