Audit Senior Associate/Assistant Manager (External Auditor)

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an Audit Senior Associate or Assistant Manager. The successful candidates will manage audit engagements, perform detailed analyses of financial statements, and lead audit planning and execution. Responsibilities include supervising junior team members and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a relevant degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of audit experience, with strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience for Associate position.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant audit experience for Assistant Manager position.
• Strong understanding of international and local accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned audit engagements and portfolios of clients across various industries.
• Execute audit planning, fieldwork, and audit documentation.
• Supervise and guide junior team members during audit engagements.
• Lead audit engagements including planning, execution, review, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Accountancy or recognized professional accounting qualification

Job description

Audit Senior Associate/Assistant Manager (External Auditor)

Manage assigned audit engagements and portfolios of clients across various industries.

Execute audit planning, fieldwork, and audit documentation in accordance with applicable auditing standards.

Perform detailed analysis of financial statements and audit-related matters.

Develop a sound understanding of clients’ businesses and operational environments.

Supervise and guide junior team members and interns during audit engagements.

Prepare audit findings and communicate engagement progress to Managers, Directors, and Partners.

Audit Senior Associate
Responsibilities

• Manage assigned audit engagements and portfolios of clients across various industries.

• Execute audit planning, fieldwork, and audit documentation in accordance with applicable auditing standards.

• Perform detailed analysis of financial statements and audit-related matters.

• Develop a sound understanding of clients’ businesses and operational environments.

• Supervise and guide junior team members and interns during audit engagements.

• Prepare audit findings and communicate engagement progress to Managers, Directors, and Partners.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognized professional accounting qualification.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience.

• Strong understanding of international and local accounting and auditing standards.

• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in teams.

Audit Assistant Manager
Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of audit clients across diverse industries.

• Lead audit engagements end-to-end, including audit planning, execution, review, and final reporting.

• Review audit work performed by team members to ensure quality and compliance with standards.

• Address complex accounting, financial reporting, and audit-related issues.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by demonstrating professionalism and delivering high-quality service.

• Mentor, develop, and provide career guidance to audit staff and interns.

• Report key matters, risks, and engagement status to Partners and Directors.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognized professional accounting qualification.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant audit experience.

• Strong technical knowledge of international and local accounting and auditing standards.

• Demonstrated leadership, people management, and client-handling capabilities.