Audit Associate - Audit Centre of Excellence (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Malaysia is seeking motivated individuals for auditing roles at their headquarters. Candidates will work on diverse audit projects, providing crucial support in procedures, documentation, and client interaction. The position requires a recognized accounting degree and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for temporary secondment

Audit training from KPMG Learning & Development

Direct mentorship from Audit Partner and Manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent with CGPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Pursuing ACCA or equivalent Professional Accounting qualification.
• Audit experience in other firms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audit procedures for Dormant Entities.
• Review draft financial statements and tax computations.
• Assist in inventory counts and statutory audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting qualification

ACCA (minimum completion of 11/13 papers)

Job description

Descriptions

KPMG, a place where bold, new ideas are welcome and dedication is rewarded, is made up of outstanding people with a broad range of interests, talents, and motivations. We invite you to join our team in Head Quarters and to experience the KPMG difference as we continue to be The Clear Choice to our clients from every sector of business and industry imaginable. Aspiring to be an Employer of Choice, we create an atmosphere in which our employees will be inspired to excel. To this end, HQ office is seeking highly motivated and results oriented individuals to fuel our growth and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

We provide:

• Opportunity for temporary secondment to other audit departments
• Opportunity to experience the fundamentals of Audit and to experience the Audit process from start to end
• Audit training from KPMG Learning & Development
• Direct mentorship from Audit Partner and Manager

Responsibilities

• Auditing Dormant Entities
• To carry out audit procedures for Dormant Entities.
• Document and perform audit working papers and obtain sufficient Audit evidence for Dormant Entities.
• Review draft financial statements and drafting audit reports for Dormant Entities.
• Reviewing draft tax computations prepared by clients
• Compare draft tax computations with previous year’s finalized tax filing documents and current year’s audited accounts and ascertain reasonableness of figures used in the draft tax computations.
• Raise comments to engagement teams on any findings after review.
• Audit Inventory Count
• To assist Audit engagement teams in inventory count.
• Prepare working papers for Inventory count.
• Statutory Audit
• To assist the team member to company secretary office to extract minutes, director circular resolution and relevant forms for client currents year's activities.
• To do cross referencing in Audit working paper.
• Performing other audit procedures in relation to business process such as Sales, Purchases, Payroll, Property, Plant and Equipment, Treasury, Investment and other Material Non-Significant Accounts.
• Other general admin / audit work.

Requirements

• A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent with at least a CGPA of 3.20 or Second class upper classification and / or a Professional Accounting qualification. Those who are currently pursuing a recognized Professional Accounting qualification are also encouraged to apply.
• Pursuing ACCA with a minimum completion of 11/13 papers / pursuing other Professional Accounting Qualification with at least Advanced level.
• Audit experiences in other firms would be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Able to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and to travel outstation for field work purposes.

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.