Audit Assistant

BP ASSOCIATES; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BP ASSOCIATES is seeking an Audit Assistant to join our on-site team in Johor Bahru. You will support audit engagements by assisting in planning and execution of financial audits for a range of clients, under the guidance of senior team members.

Day-to-day tasks include reviewing financial statements, verifying supporting documentation, performing analytical procedures, and preparing working papers aligned with firm methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Working with financial statements and core accounting principles.
• Experience or exposure in preparing or contributing to audit reports.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify variances, and assess risks.
• Knowledge of financial audits processes and assurance standards.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA/CPA progress is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements by assisting in planning and execution of financial audits.
• Review financial statements and verify supporting documentation.
• Perform analytical procedures and prepare working papers per firm guidelines.
• Draft audit findings and contribute to audit reports.
• Liaise with client personnel to obtain necessary information.
• Maintain organized audit files, meet deadlines, and participate in ongoing learning.

Skills

Financial Statements

Audit Reports

Analytical Skills

Finance

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Ethics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Company Description

BP ASSOCIATES (formerly known as Moore Stephens Associates & Co) is a leading medium-sized accounting firm based in Johor, Malaysia, serving a broad range of local and international clients since 2003. With 2 partners and directors and over 40 staff, the firm provides quality professional advisory and accounting services across diverse industries. BP ASSOCIATES focuses on looking beyond numbers and compliance to deliver practical, imaginative solutions that help clients resolve challenges and achieve their business objectives. A key feature of the firm is its personalized, partner-led client service, where each client is supported by a dedicated partner or director as a central point of contact. This hands-on engagement approach ensures that both routine and specialist work is completed to a high standard.

Role Description

The Audit Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Johor Bahru. This role involves supporting audit engagements by assisting in the planning and execution of financial audits for a range of clients, under the guidance of senior team members. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing financial statements, verifying supporting documentation, performing analytical procedures, and preparing working papers in line with firm methodologies and regulatory requirements. The Audit Assistant will help draft audit findings, contribute to audit reports, and liaise with client personnel to obtain necessary information. The role also includes maintaining organized audit files, meeting assignment deadlines, and participating in continuous learning to stay current with accounting and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with Financial Statements and understand core accounting principles.
• Experience or exposure in preparing or contributing to Audit Reports and documenting audit findings.
• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify variances, and assess risks.
• Knowledge of Financial Audits processes and basic understanding of assurance standards.
• Foundational understanding of Finance, including key concepts relevant to business operations.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications in progress (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are an advantage.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple assignments within deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in common office and accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, word) and willingness to learn new tools.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and continuous professional development.