Manager/ Assistant Manager, Forensic Audit & Litigation Support

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Forensic Auditor in Malaysia to leverage an audit foundation for investigative work, fraud detection, and litigation support. You will go beyond traditional auditing to uncover narratives behind the numbers and support high-stakes legal matters.

Responsibilities include deep-dives into financial data, evidence compilation, and collaboration with lawyers. Qualified CPAs/ACCA with 3–4 years of audit experience are preferred, with strong report-writing and analytical

Qualifications

• Background in external or internal financial audit.
• Strong grasp of financial reporting, audit methodologies, and internal controls.
• Robust analytical mindset with professional skepticism.
• Ability to translate complex financial issues into clear narratives.
• 3–4 years of relevant audit experience.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent; CFE is a plus.
• Good report-writing skills with clear, persuasive findings.
• Experience in preparing expert reports and/or working with legal counsel in disputes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate financial irregularities and potential fraud using audit experience.
• Analyze financial statements, accounting records, and transactional data.
• Conduct forensic reviews and targeted investigations across business functions.
• Organize and analyze documentary evidence to support investigations.
• Reconstruct events and transactions to establish timelines and quantify losses.
• Prepare investigation/expert reports that are clear and court-defensible.
• Engage in case strategy discussions with lawyers and external advisors.
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk, and legal teams on sensitive matters.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Report writing

Legal report support

Professional qualifications

Education

CPA/ACCA

Job description

Step Beyond Traditional Statutory Audit

Are you an experienced financial auditor ready to take your career further? Step into a role where your audit foundation becomes a launchpad for investigative work, fraud detection, and litigation support. As a Forensic Auditor, you’ll go beyond compliance "travelling to the past" uncovering the story behind the numbers, and playing a meaningful role in supporting high- stakes legal matters.

What You'll Do

• Leverage your audit experience to investigate financial irregularities and potential fraud
• Perform deep-dive analysis of financial statements, accounting records, and transactional data
• Conduct forensic reviews and targeted investigations across business functions
• Compile, organize, and analyze documentary evidence (financial records, contracts, correspondence, and digital data) to support investigations
• Reconstruct events and transaction flows to establish timelines and uncover how incidents transpired, and quantify financial impact & losses
• Prepare investigation/ expert reports and supporting document that are clear, objective and defensible in court
• Participate in case strategy discussions with lawyers and external advisors
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk, and legal teams on sensitive matters

What We're Looking For

• Background in external or internal financial audit
• Strong grasp of financial reporting, audit methodologies, and internal controls
• Robust analytical mindset with strong professional skepticism
• Ability to translate complex financial issues into clear narratives
• 3–4 years of relevant audit experience
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent); CFE is a plus
• Good report-writing skills, with the ability to present findings clearly, concisely and persuasively
• Experience in preparing expert reports and/or working with legal counsel in dispute resolution is a plus point.

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