DRSC Audit - Associate (Experienced) - External Audit

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte SEA seeks a DRSC Audit – Associate (Experienced) to join the External Audit team. You will work with audit professionals serving a diversified client portfolio across Southeast Asia, including public-listed companies, MNCs, banks, insurers, and SMEs, with exposure to IPO-related work, due diligence and investigations.

The role emphasizes personal learning, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality audit services under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or recognised professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW).
• Minimum 1 year external audit experience with exposure to diverse industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across Southeast Asia.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail; commitment to high-quality work.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how daily work aligns with team priorities and business goals.
• Demonstrate accountability to maintain personal performance.
• Develop effective communication and relationship-building with stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with team and show appreciation for working with others.
• Demonstrate integrity and awareness of personal impact.
• Contribute to Deloitte's success with fresh perspectives.
• Handle IPO-related work, due diligence and investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree or ACCA/CPA/ICAEW qualification

Job description

Title: DRSC Audit – Associate (Experienced) - External Audit

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We’re committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Pre-Requisites & Experience

• The candidate will work with a team of audit professionals within the SEA Audit & Assurance Division.
• The candidate will be tasked with providing audit services to a portfolio of diversified clients comprising public listed companies, MNCs, local conglomerates, financial institutions (including banking, insurance and securities) and SMEs across Southeast Asia.
• The candidate can also look forward to other challenges including initial public offerings related work, due diligence and special investigations work.

Your role as a leader

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Requirements

• A Degree in accounting or a recognised professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW).
• Minimum 1 year of external audit experience, ideally with exposure to a variety of industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and clients across Southeast Asia.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, especially when handling tight deadlines and multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, take feedback constructively, and continuously improve.

If you would like to pursue a professional qualification (ICAEW or ACCA), this will be sponsored* by Deloitte SEA.

• Subject to terms & conditions

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.