Audit Senior Associate

KS Chia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA Approved Employer (Trainee Dev –

Structured supervision with ACCA.obj

Full client portfolio ownership

Career progression to Audit Supervisor

Half-yearly salary reviews

Half-yearly bonus

Zero commute stress: walk from Metro L

Walk from Metro Prima MRT Station

Job summary

KS Chia is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to take full ownership of SME audit engagements from planning through to completion. You will lead fieldwork teams and manage client relationships directly, working across statutory audit, accounting, and tax using AMC audit software.

You will report to managers and partners, with a clear path to Audit Supervisor and beyond. The role is anchored by ACCA Approved Employer (Trainee Development – Gold) and a zero-commute location opposite the Metro Prima

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of external audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong working knowledge of MPERS/MFRS and ISAs.
• Experience in preparing full sets of financial statements and audit files.
• Ability to lead a small team and manage multiple engagements during peak periods.
• Commitment to professional development (ACCA member, finalist or MIA-qualified preferred).
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and complete audit engagements independently for SME clients.
• Lead fieldwork teams, supervise semi-seniors and associates, and review their working papers.
• Prepare and finalise financial statements and audit reports in compliance with MPERS/MFRS and ISAs.
• Identify audit risks, develop appropriate responses, and discuss significant issues with managers and partners.
• Liaise directly with clients on audit queries, outstanding documentation and engagement timelines.
• Assist in preparing tax computations and coordinate with the tax team on client matters.
• Coach and develop junior staff through on-the-job training and constructive review feedback.

Skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

ACCA finalist or MIA-qualified

Tools

AMC audit software

Job description

Own your portfolio Take full responsibility for audit engagements from planning through to completion.

ACCA Approved Employer Trainee Development – Gold, with structured supervision and verified practical experience.

Walk to work Our office is directly opposite Metro Prima MRT Station — no KL peak-hour traffic.

Own your portfolio Take full responsibility for audit engagements from planning through to completion. ACCA Approved Employer Trainee Development – Gold, with structured supervision and verified practical experience. Walk to work Our office is directly opposite Metro Prima MRT Station — no KL peak-hour traffic.

About the role

What you will do

As an Audit Senior Associate, you will take full ownership of audit engagements for SME clients, lead fieldwork teams, and manage client relationships directly. You will work across statutory audit, accounting and tax, using AMC audit software, with direct access to managers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and complete audit engagements independently for SME clients.
• Lead fieldwork teams, supervise semi-seniors and associates, and review their working papers.
• Prepare and finalise financial statements and audit reports in compliance with MPERS/MFRS and ISAs.
• Identify audit risks, develop appropriate responses, and discuss significant issues with managers and partners.
• Liaise directly with clients on audit queries, outstanding documentation and engagement timelines.
• Assist in preparing tax computations and coordinate with the tax team on client matters.
• Coach and develop junior staff through on-the-job training and constructive review feedback.

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years of external audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong working knowledge of MPERS/MFRS and ISAs.
• Experience in preparing full sets of financial statements and audit files.
• Ability to lead a small team and manage multiple engagements during peak periods.
• Commitment to professional development (ACCA member, finalist or MIA-qualified preferred).
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage when liaising with Mandarin-speaking clients.

What we offer

• ACCA Approved Employer (Trainee Development – Gold): structured supervision aligned with ACCA Performance Objectives, with sign-off support for candidates completing qualification.
• Full ownership of client portfolios with direct partner access.
• Clear progression to Audit Supervisor, Assistant Manager and beyond for those who perform.
• Half-yearly salary reviews that reward initiative and audit quality.
• Half-yearly bonus based on performance.
• Zero commute stress: walk from Metro Prima MRT Station.

Career progression

Senior Associates who demonstrate technical excellence and client management skills progress to Audit Supervisor, taking greater responsibility for portfolio oversight, team development and client advisory, with a path on to Assistant Manager and Manager.

Less experience than that?

If you have 2 to 3 years of audit experience, consider our Audit Semi-Senior role — the training path is structured and progression is reviewed every six months.