Audit Associate

PKF Malaysia; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and tax firm in Ipoh, Perak is seeking Audit Associates, Seniors, and Managers to join their growing team. Candidates must possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include liaising with clients, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and supervising junior team members. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills and be self-motivated. Opportunities for travel within Malaysia and beyond may be part of the role.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to diverse industries

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients on audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards.
• Supervise junior audit team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Recognized professional accounting certificates (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia)

Job description

AUDIT ASSOCIATE, AUDIT SENIOR AND AUDIT MANAGER

PKF Malaysia ( Ipoh, Perak)

About the Company

We are looking to recruit top practitioners to join our Management Team as part of our growth strategy and succession planning in Ipoh, Perak & Johor Bahru. Opportunities exist for specialists in the areas audit and tax, who are ready to take on a management role.

About the Role

AUDIT SENIOR/ AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Responsibilities

• To liaise with clients on all aspects of audit assignments according to different clientele portfolios and industry.
• Ensure audit is carried out in accordance with approved auditing standards and applicable financial reporting standards in Malaysia.
• Responsible for auditing various industries and draft auditor’s reports.
• Conduct field audit on a portfolio of clients assigned.
• Supervise and guide the junior audit team to carry out audit assurance assignments.
• Work diligently with the Managers to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• To provide financial assurance services and manage special projects such as IPO engagements, corporate exercise and financial due diligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with exposure on related job scope.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or in the progress of obtaining recognized professional accounting certificates in Malaysia. (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage projects
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging workloads
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standard of Auditing, International Standard of Quality Management, Income Tax Act 1967, Companies Act 2016, and Capital Market Services Act 2007 and requirements in Malaysia.
• Pleasant disposition with positive outlook in life.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently & possess high integrity.
• Will be required to travel on assignment to other locations in Malaysia and other countries as required.
• Good command of verbal and writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

We are also looking for a potential candidate to fill the Audit Manager position. In addition to the requirements set out under the Senior scope above, the incumbent will be expected to meet further requirements for the Audit Manager position.