Manager/ Assistant Manager, Forensic Audit & Litigation Support

Baker Tilly; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager/Assistant Manager for Forensic Audit & Litigation Support to build an investigative foundation from traditional audits and contribute to fraud detection and legal matters.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, collecting documentary evidence, and preparing expert reports for court use. Requires CPA/ACCA with 3–4 years of audit experience and strong report writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant audit experience.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent); CFE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate financial irregularities and potential fraud.
• Analyze financial statements, accounting records, and transactional data.
• Conduct forensic reviews and targeted investigations across functions.
• Compile documentary evidence (financial records, contracts, correspondence, digital data) to support investigations.
• Reconstruct events and transaction flows to establish timelines and quantify impact.
• Prepare investigation/expert reports defensible in court.
• Collaborate with lawyers and external advisors.

Skills

External audit

Internal audit

Financial reporting

Audit methodologies

Professional skepticism

Report writing

Education

CPA/ACCA

CFE (plus)

Job description

Manager/ Assistant Manager, Forensic Audit & Litigation Support

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.