Audit Associate

K.S.LAM Tax Consultancy Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a junior Audit and Tax Support professional in Kuala Lumpur, offering exposure to both audit and tax functions across diverse clients. You will review financial statements, evaluate internal controls, and assist in planning audits under supervision.

Fresh graduates or those with 1–2 years of audit experience are welcome; strong communication and teamwork will help you thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, ACCA, or similar certification preferred, or working towards certification.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Fresh graduate or candidate with 1 to 2 years of audit experience are welcome.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and corporate governance.
• Identify areas of potential risk or inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen internal processes.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements under the supervision of senior auditors.
• Perform audits of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal control systems.
• Document audit findings, working papers, and observations in line with internal procedures.
• Identify areas of risk and suggest improvements to internal controls.
• Communicate audit findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors.
• Assist in preparing tax computations and tax returns for clients (corporate and individual).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax filings in compliance with local tax regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to assist clients in tax planning and compliance.
• Handle client tax queries and provide support during tax audits and investigations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, ensuring they are in compliance with accounting standards.
• Support clients in compiling data for audit and tax purposes, including preparing necessary schedules and reconciliations
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries and support.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and clarify issues related to audit or tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies in both audit and tax services.
• Stay updated on new regulations related to tax, accounting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 0

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA, CIA, ACCA, or similar certification preferred, or working towards certification.

Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.

Fresh graduate or candidate with 1 to 2 years of audit experience are welcome.

Ability to work independently and within a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, ACCA, or similar certification preferred, or working towards certification.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Fresh graduate or candidate with 1 to 2 years of audit experience are welcome.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibility

Audit Support

• Review financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and corporate governance.
• Identify areas of potential risk or inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen internal processes.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements under the supervision of senior auditors.
• Perform audits of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal control systems.
• Document audit findings, working papers, and observations in line with internal procedures.
• Identify areas of risk and suggest improvements to internal controls.
• Communicate audit findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors.

Tax Support

• Assist in preparing tax computations and tax returns for clients (corporate and individual).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax filings in compliance with local tax regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to assist clients in tax planning and compliance.
• Handle client tax queries and provide support during tax audits and investigations.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing financial statements, ensuring they are in compliance with accounting standards.
• Support clients in compiling data for audit and tax purposes, including preparing necessary schedules and reconciliations

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong client relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries and support.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and clarify issues related to audit or tax matters.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies in both audit and tax services.
• Stay updated on new regulations related to tax, accounting, and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Exposure to both audit and tax functions, providing a broad skill set.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of clients from different industries.