Expression of Interest - Associate - Assurance (PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur)

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Expression of Interest - Associate in Assurance to support financial statement audit work for clients across our diverse portfolio. You will learn through client support tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and build your professional brand while developing technical skills.

You will review financial statements, test controls, prepare workpapers, and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Auditing methodologies and external audit exposure beneficial.
• Data analysis, trends and disclosures experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements and support external audit procedures.
• Analyze transactions and account balances to identify discrepancies.
• Test internal controls and perform walkthroughs for design/effectiveness.
• Prepare workpapers, process documentation and audit evidence.
• Use data analysis tools to examine trends and balances.
• Coordinate client-provided documents and track items across engagements.

Skills

Auditing methodologies

Data analysis

English proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Chartered Accountant or equivalent (ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia)

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You'll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services-solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference-every day.

As an Expression of Interest - Associate - Assurance you will support financial statement audit work for clients within our Assurance practice, contributing to engagements that help strengthen financial reporting, accounting, controls, valuation, and regulatory-related activities.

As an Associate you will learn through client support tasks, adapt to changing priorities, ask questions in uncertain situations, and build confidence by contributing to project work while developing your technical skills and professional brand.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur, you will assist with research, data review, testing, and documentation across a range of audit activities, while gaining exposure to asset and wealth management clients operating in complex environments and expanding your understanding of how assurance services support transparency and trust.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financial statements, supporting external audit procedures, and documenting findings in line with applicable accounting and auditing standards
• Analyzing financial transactions, account balances, and disclosure support to identify inconsistencies and follow-up items
• Testing internal controls and performing walkthroughs to validate process design and operating effectiveness
• Preparing clear workpapers, process documentation, and audit evidence for senior review
• Using data analysis tools to examine trends, compare balances, and support risk identification efforts
• Coordinating requests for client-provided documents and tracking open items across engagement timelines
• Applying accounting policies, GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements to assigned tasks
• Developing knowledge of asset and wealth management client environments, including reporting, controls, valuation, and regulatory topics

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Chartered Accountant or equivalent (such as ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia)
• Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Financial reporting coursework or internship exposure
• Auditing methodologies and external audit experience
• Data analysis, visualization, and transformation experience
• GAAP, GAAS, and technical accounting knowledge
• Reviewing financial documents and identifying control issues
• Client support experience in fast-paced team settings

Travel Requirements Up to 60%