IT Audit Associate

Forvis Mazars; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for enthusiastic individuals to support IT audits and risk assessments. This role invites fresh graduates to apply and involves gaining hands-on experience with IT auditing processes, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Strong written and presentation skills in English are required, along with a willingness to travel extensively. The ideal candidate will have a background in relevant disciplines such as accounting or computer science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, or Information Technology.
• Up to 2 years of IT audit experience is advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audits across various controls and cybersecurity domains.
• Assist in IT risk assessments and compliance functions.
• Support in preparing IT engagement workpapers.

Skills

IT auditing

Data analytics

Cybersecurity

IT governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to support our clients in strengthening resilience and safeguarding long‑term performance.

What You Can Expect

• Gain hands‑on experience in conducting IT audits across general and application controls, network security, and cybersecurity.
• Assist in IT‑related risk assessments covering areas such as cybersecurity, IT governance and strategy, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, network and infrastructure security, cloud and third‑party risk, automation, IT general controls (ITGC), IT application controls (ITAC), and regulatory compliance.
• Develop a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, networks, databases, and security; identify improvement opportunities and propose recommendations.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit processes across major business cycles.
• Collaborate with audit engagement teams to understand the client’s accounting processes, policies, and system data flows relevant to analytics procedures.
• Assist IT audit teams in preparing ITGC & ITAC engagement workpapers aligned with Forvis Mazars methodologies.
• Support and assist in SOC 2 Type II audit engagements.
• Participate in kickoff, status, and closing meetings, and contribute to building our technology risk knowledge base and internal practice development initiatives.
• Travel internationally and locally for IT audit assignments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; up to 1–2 years of IT audit experience in audit or consulting is an advantage.
• Exposure to IT risk or IT compliance functions is a plus.
• Strong written and presentation skills in English.
• Logical thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to travel (more than 50%) and ability to work diligently under pressure.