Quality & Risk Management Associate

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

Job summary

A leading advisory and accountancy group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated professional to join its Quality & Risk Management team. The role focuses on client onboarding, conducting thorough KYC checks, and evaluating risks associated with high-risk customers. Candidates should hold a degree in Accountancy or Business and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage with clients across APAC.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or bank is preferred.
• Passion for the risk management profession.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independence and conflict checks for new and existing clients.
• Conduct thorough KYC checks for client verification.
• Investigate high-risk customers including PEPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent professional to join our DP (KL) Quality & Risk Management APAC team. As part of the team, you will carry out the client onboarding checks for the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform independence and conflict checks for new and existing clients. This includes conducting thorough Know-Your-Client (KYC) checks to verify their identity and assess their risk level, including money laundering risk.
• Perform detailed investigations on high-risk customers, including politically exposed persons (PEPs) or those from high-risk jurisdictions.
• Evaluate complex customer profiles and transactions to identify potential AML risks.
• Mitigate and resolve issues identified during KYC and AML screening.
• Work closely with various APAC countries to address any client or engagement acceptance issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or relevant discipline.
• Preferably with relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or bank.
• Keen interest in the international development of the risk management profession.
• Possess good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Forvia Mazars Asia Pacific Services Sdn Bhd (formely known as Mazars Asia Pacific Services Sdn Bhd) is a Malaysia incorporated company and a member firm of Forvis Mazars, an international Advisory and Accountancy Group that operates as a single integrated partnership. Operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world, we draw on the expertise of more than 50,000 professionals to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. MAPS supports the business operations of Forvis Mazars member firms in Asia Pacific and beyond in the delivery of services to clients.