Experienced Associate - Risk, Performance, Governance and Controls (Risk Services)

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced auditor to provide independent assessments of financial statements and support internal teams in mitigating client engagement risks. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or related fields, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A commitment to quality work and a collaborative mindset are essential. This role requires travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems, or related field required.
• ACCA/ ACA / CPA Australia or equivalent is an advantage.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance domains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessments of financial statements.
• Support internal teams in mitigating client engagement risks.
• Deliver quality work that drives client value.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in audit risk and quality at PwC will focus on providing support to internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. You are an experienced auditor and/or technical specialist who lead on audit quality through thought leadership, setting guidance, and a continuous cycle of improving, learning and monitoring.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems (BIS) or any other related field of study.
• ACCA/ ACA / CPA Australia and /or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• 1-2 years of working experience in relevant areas
• Good understanding of governance, risk, and compliance domains and industry standards (e.g., COSO, ISO31000)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is an added advantage

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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