Audit Senior Associate

ACCA Careers; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers, based in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an audit professional to contribute across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and archival stages. You will analyse financial statements, understand client processes, and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in External Audit, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in English. Join a team that collaborates closely and supports ongoing client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or professional accounting qualification.
• 1–3 years of work experience in External Audit Services or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Involve in each stage of audit procedures from audit planning to reporting and archival of engagements.
• Analyse financial statements and understand client business processes for thorough examination and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure work plan is executed, documented and concluded per audit methodology.
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility and updating senior team members on progress.
• Perform ad-hoc duties such as financial due diligence and IPO-related corporate exercises.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

ACCA/ICAEW/MICPA-CAANZ/CPA Australia

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.