Audit Senior Associate (External Audit)

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

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead a team through comprehensive audit assignments. Responsibilities include managing fieldwork, reviewing audit reports, and presenting findings. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and possesses strong technical and interpersonal skills. Benefits offered include medical and dental coverage, performance bonuses, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive medical and dental benefits

Performance Bonus

Allowance for travel and transportation

Fitness membership subsidy

Company trip

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant professional qualifications.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong technical ability with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in audit assignments from beginning to end.
• Perform audit fieldwork and document working papers.
• Identify issues and present audit findings.

Skills

Technical ability

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Sense of responsibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICA, ICAA, CPA(A), CIMA)

Tools

MS Office applications

ProSystem fx Engagement

Job description

Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute assurance procedures

Working under the supervision of an Assurance Assistant Manager, Manager or Senior Manager, and helps execute audit work and present its findings to the client.

Contribute technical insights to audit client engagements and internal projects

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a team to participate in audit assignments from beginning to end, including:

• Performing audit fieldworks
• Documenting and compiling audit working papers
• Identifying issues and presenting audit findings and recommendations, as well as conducting follow‑up actions and meeting tight deadlines.
• Reviewing audit reports

Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles (e.g., MFRS/IFRS/MPERS/CA 2016 and ISA)

Supervise Assurance Associate and facilitate a connection for team needs and requirements

Develop and maintain excellent communication with peers, superiors and external parties

REQUIREMENTS

Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or those with a full or partial professional qualification (MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICA, ICAA, CPA(A) or CIMA)

Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office applications

Knowledge in ProSystem fx Engagement will be an added advantage

Strong technical ability, excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities

Team players with strong sense of responsibility

Willingness to learn and travel

BENEFITS

• Attractive medical and dental benefits
• Performance Bonus
• Allowance (travel, outstation, transportation, etc.)
• Comprehensive eye examination benefit for confirmed employee
• Special SOCSO contribution to employee
• Welfare & Facilities: Benefit from a well‑equipped GYM, the opportunity for master’s degree study support and a comfortable working environment
• Company trip
• Fitness membership subsidyPersonal development opportunity & paid training and development

Office Location

Nearby public transport; MRT Kuchai Lama, KTM KL Sentral

Special privilege for ECOVIS staff shuttle bus (Route: EXSIM Tower > Mid Valley > KL Sentral > EXSIM Tower)

Working Hours

Enjoy a balanced work‑life, Monday - Friday (9.00am - 6.00pm)

Convenient Transport: Access the shuttle bus service and nearby MRT Kuchai Lama, KTM and LRT KL Sentral