Audit Associate

ACCA Careers; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Penang is seeking an Audit Associate to manage audit procedures from planning to reporting. The candidate must be proficient in financial statement analysis and compliance standards. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related professional qualification is required, along with 1-3 years of external audit experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for successful collaboration with team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, MICPA-CAANZ, CPA).
• 1-3 years experience in External Audit Services or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Involve in all audit stages from planning to reporting.
• Analyse financial statements and identify key audit areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with audit methodology.
• Perform various ad-hoc duties as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related qualifications

Job description

Job Description

• Involve in each stage of audit procedures from audit planning, fieldwork execution up to reporting and archival of audit engagements with audit resources allocated timely and effectively.
• Analyse financial statements, understanding client business processes, identifying key audit areas and outlining procedures to ensure thorough examination of financial data and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work closely with colleagues, determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with the firm's audit methodology, regulatory requirements.
• Works effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.
• Perform ad-hoc duties (financial due diligence, Initial Public Offerings corporate exercise and etc.), as necessary.

The Requirements We Seek

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or a professional accounting qualification such as the ACCA / ICAEW / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in External Audit Services or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill.
• Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skill.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.