EY Graduate Programme - Assurance (Audit Services) Penang

EY; George Town; On-site; MYR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Penang is seeking an Audit Assistant to work across various sectors, including financial services and telecommunications. You will engage with clients, support audit processes, and document procedures. Ideal candidates are fresh graduates or those in their final year with strong academic qualifications in accounting or finance. This role emphasizes continuous professional development within a dynamic team environment, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Continuous investment in personal well-being and career development.

Opportunities to work on integrated teams globally.

Qualifications

• Currently in your final year or a fresh graduate.
• Individuals with post-graduate degrees and/or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business.
• Interact with clients to collect necessary data/information.
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Document the execution of specific audit procedures.
• Recognize potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.

Skills

Agile mindset

Curiosity

Inclusivity

Education

At least an average distinction/2nd upper degree in accounting, finance or a related field

Job description

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business‑critical information or processes.

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sounds interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

As an Audit Assistant, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which Ernst & Young is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc. This includes –

• Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business
• Interact with the clients in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• At least an average distinction/ 2nd upper degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Currently in your final year or a fresh graduate
• Individuals with post-graduate degrees and / or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well‑being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

What you can expect

• Shortlisted candidates can expect to complete an online assessment and a self-recorded video interview.
• Attach your CV, cover letter and academic transcripts when submitting your application.