Audit Senior & Associates

MOORES ROWLAND; Penang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Performance bonus

5-day work week

Open and supportive team culture

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Moores Rowland, a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Malaysia, invites applications for an Audit Associate/Senior in Penang. This role covers planning, fieldwork, and preparation of financial statements across a diverse client base, with client liaison and progress reporting responsibilities.

Fresh graduates or those with 2–4 years in audit are encouraged to apply. The team offers a 5-day week, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field (or in final stage of completion)
• Fresh graduates encouraged; candidates with 2–4 years of relevant audit experience may be considered for Senior positions
• Knowledge of ISA, MFRS/MPERS and auditing standards
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with audit software is an advantage
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing statutory audit and assurance engagements
• Perform audit fieldwork, including testing of transactions, balances and internal controls
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation in accordance with approved standards
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve audit queries
• Support senior team members and report on engagement progress
• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, manage client relationships and review the work of junior team members
• Supervise, guide, and coach associates and monitor engagement budgets and timelines

Skills

Audit

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

Moores Rowland is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, providing audit, assurance, tax, advisory and restructuring & insolvency services.

Audit Associate / Senior (Permanent Position)

As an Audit Associate/Senior, you will be part of our audit and assurance team, working on a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a professional career in accounting and auditing.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing statutory audit and assurance engagements

Perform audit fieldwork, including testing of transactions, balances and internal controls

Prepare audit working papers and documentation in accordance with approved standards

Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards

Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve audit queries

Support senior team members and report on engagement progress

(Senior) Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, manage client relationships and review the work of junior team members

(Senior) Supervise, guide, and coach associates and monitor engagement budgets and timelines

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree / professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field (or in final stage of completion)

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; candidates with 2 -4 years of relevant audit experience will be considered for Senior positions

Good understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards (ISA, MFRS/MPERS)

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with audit software is an advantage

Able to work independently as well as in a team and willing to travel for client engagements

(Senior) Proven ability to lead engagements, supervise junior staff and manage client relationships

What We Offer

Annual Leave + Birthday Leave

Performance-based Annual Bonus

5-day work week (Monday to Friday)

Open and supportive team culture

Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are passionate about audit and eager to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.

Our firm was established following the merger of Hew & Co and Tan Toh Hua & Partners in 1986. The merged firm practised under the name of Hew & Tan until 22 December 1999 when it changed its name to Moores Rowland.

On 1 July 2004, the firm expanded into East Malaysia when it merged with Wong Siew Chow & Co.

Moores Rowland is one of the larger independent local firms of Chartered Accountants in Malaysia. The firm employs over 60 professional and general staff, and operates from two offices - in Penang and Kuching. In line with our philosophy, our professional staff possess university and/or professional degrees and appropriate practical experience.

Moores Rowland is more than just an accountancy practice that offers traditional accounting services. In fact we are well respected by our clients and our peers as business advisors single- minded in our quest to help our client increase their profits.

Due to our continuing growth, we invite professionals and fresh graduates to join our team in Penang.