Manager - Audit D&A (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced professional to lead data and analytics routines in audit processes. Responsibilities include managing audit teams, providing insights, and ensuring effective D&A usage. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, at least 5 years of experience in audit, and strong managerial qualities. The role emphasizes analytical skills and team development.

Qualifications

• Wide-ranging first-hand audit experience in different audit approaches.
• Experience with data & analytics is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead in building and running D&A routines for audits.
• Provide insights and guidance to audit engagement teams.
• Manage relationships with audit teams and plan timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Managerial qualities

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or IT

Job description

Descriptions

Audit is no longer about mere compliance—rather, it is about cutting-edge risk-based methodologies and unwavering endeavor to comprehend the business environments within which the clients operate. A paradigm-shift in efforts to enhance audit quality is underway, driven by technology with Data & Analytics (D&A) at its heart.

Integrity, quality, and independence are the building blocks of KPMG’s approach. Fundamental to a risk- based audit approach, understanding the way clients run their businesses and drive their performances are key. KPMG’s steadfast experience in and extensive proprietary tools to deliver values to clients have inspired and shall continue to inspire the impactful services it renders to businesses across various industry sectors and geographical boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead in building and running various D&A routines to replace existing manual audit tests.
• Provide insights on various engagements.
• Provide guidance to the audit engagement teams in accordance with Audit Methodology Considerations when using D&A Routines.
• Participate actively and lead proactively in discussions with audit engagement teams to understand the entity’s accounting policies and processes relevant to the D&A routines and how information flows through the client’s system.
• Present outputs such as working papers, visualize results to engagement teams, and design presentations appropriate for Audit Committee and similar external audiences.
• Manage working relationships with audit engagement teams which includes planning timelines, crafting deliverables, interpreting results, and troubleshooting.
• Coach, lead and manage the development of D&A team which includes ensuring regular trainings and accreditations of team members, while focusing on the retention and growth of the overall team.

Requirements

• Degree holders majoring in Accounting & Finance, Computer Science, Business Analytics or Information Technology or any other relevant disciplines from leading universities and professional bodies are encouraged to apply.
• Wide-ranging first-hand audit experience that includes involvements in exploring different audit approaches to create solutions and solve problems.
• First-hand experience of working with data & analytics is desirable, although not mandatory.
• Strong managerial qualities.
• Sound analytical and presentation skills with impeccable determination to inspire and embrace new ideas and technologies.
• Excellent track record in leading teams as well as developing and retaining team members over time.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.

Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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