SE Asia Audit Quality Testing Lead

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate for the SEAPEN Centre of Excellence Quality Testing to drive high audit quality across multiple countries by testing the firm’s quality management systems and ensuring engagements meet the latest standards.

You will collaborate with teams in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, develop testing plans, and mentor junior staff to strengthen knowledge of quality and audit practices while staying current with ISQM and QC1000 frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in external audit, preferably within a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment and internal controls evaluation with up-to-date auditing knowledge.
• Ability to manage projects and work effectively with diverse teams across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the team and manage quality system testing across the SEAPEN region, focusing on periodic testing of controls and ongoing monitoring over the System of Quality Management.
• Develop testing plans, perform testing, and report findings with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos to achieve consistent and standardised quality outcomes.
• Work with cross-functional teams including leadership, risk & quality, human capital, legal & ethics, and technical teams to support integrated quality practices.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to build their understanding of quality and audit standards.
• Participate in wider network quality reviews such as global audit quality inspections and thematic reviews (senior staff only).
• Stay updated with the latest quality management standards and audit methodologies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through structured training on ISQM, QC1000, auditing standards, and documentation tools.

Skills

External audit

Risk assessment

Internal controls evaluation

Project management

Multinational teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate for the SEAPEN Centre of Excellence Quality Testing to drive high audit quality across multiple countries by testing the firm’s quality management systems and ensuring engagements meet the latest standards.

You will collaborate with teams in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, develop testing plans, and mentor junior staff to strengthen knowledge of quality and audit practices while staying current with ISQM and QC1000 frameworks.