Manager - Audit D&A (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Data & Analytics team within their audit division. This role focuses on enhancing audit quality through innovative methodologies and technology. As a leader, you will guide audit teams, manage relationships, and develop your team members while ensuring high standards of integrity and quality. If you have a strong background in audit and a passion for analytics, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering audit services across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in audit.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with managerial qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead D&A routines to enhance audit quality and replace manual tests.
• Coach and develop the D&A team while managing client relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Managerial Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Business Analytics

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Data & Analytics Tools

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.