Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - Technology Risk Assurance

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate/Assistant Manager to lead IT General Controls testing, apply DAT techniques, and mentor junior staff in a client-facing audit environment.

You will guide audit engagements, develop leadership skills, and provide actionable insights to clients while sharpening technical expertise in technology risk assurance.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Accounting/Accounting & Finance, Information System, Data Analytics or equivalent with at least a second-class upper grade.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in Technology Risk Assurance, internal audit, external audit, or data analytics.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit methodology, IT controls and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT General Controls (ITGC) planning, execution, and evaluation across complex business cycles.
• Assess control design and effectiveness; identify gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
• Review and supervise workpapers and findings prepared by junior auditors.
• Collaborate with clients to understand IT environment and control frameworks; provide insights.
• Drive design, development, and implementation of advanced data analytics routines for broader audit coverage.

Skills

ITGC testing

DAT techniques

Data analytics

Auditing

Client service mindset

Education

Accounting/Accounting & Finance degree

Information Systems

Data Analytics degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters:

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

Step into a leadership role where you will plan and perform ITGC testing, apply DAT techniques, and review the work of junior staff. As a Senior Associate/Assistant Manager, you will guide audit engagements, mentor team members, and present insights to clients. This role offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, sharpen your technical expertise, and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters:

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

Step into a leadership role where you will plan and perform ITGC testing, apply DAT techniques, and review the work of junior staff. As a Senior Associate/Assistant Manager, you will guide audit engagements, mentor team members, and present insights to clients. This role offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, sharpen your technical expertise, and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

IT General Controls (ITGC)

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Automated Controls, and application controls across complex business cycles
• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls, identify control gaps and risks, and recommend remediation strategies to senior management and clients
• Review and supervise the technology assurance workpapers and findings prepared by junior auditors, ensuring compliance with audit standards and quality expectations
• Collaborate with clients to understand their IT environment, business processes, and control frameworks to provide practical and value-adding audit insights
• Participate in risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and compliance reviews to support overall audit objectives

Data Analytics in Audit (DAT)

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of advanced data analytics routines to improve audit coverage and efficiency
• Lead the application of data analytics techniques across multiple business cycles, ensuring alignment with audit objectives and client requirements
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training sessions on data analytics tools and methodologies within the audit team
• Interpret complex data analysis results, identify anomalies or trends, and provide actionable insights to audit teams and clients
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of audit analytics outputs, including dashboards, visualizations, and detailed reports

Education and professional skills / knowledge Experience & Education:

• A recognised degree in Accounting/Accounting & Finance, Information System, Data Analytics or equivalent with at least a second-class upper grade
• Minimum of two(2) years of relevant experience in Technology Risk Assurance, internal audit, external audit, or data analytics

Other skills

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• A client service mindset and capable of being an effective business advisor and problem solver
• Strong technical knowledge of audit methodology, IT controls and data analytics
• Actively pursuing or interested in pursuing professional certification such as CISA, ACCA