Senior Associate , Audit

AdrianYeo; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Audit Senior to lead fieldwork for SME clients, review working papers, and handle complex audit areas with strict adherence to standards.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to guide junior staff and manage client timelines efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or MICPA recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Review working papers prepared by Audit Associates.
• Perform complex audit areas and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in drafting financial statements and audit reports.
• Identify audit issues and communicate findings to the Manager/Partner.
• Guide and coach junior team members during engagements.
• Communicate with clients professionally and manage audit timelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Audit software

Accounting tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Lead audit fieldwork for a portfolio of SME clients.

Review working papers prepared by Audit Associates.

Perform complex audit areas and ensure compliance with audit standards.

Assist in drafting financial statements and audit reports.

Identify audit issues and communicate findings to the Manager/Partner.

Guide and coach junior team members during engagements.

Communicate with clients professionally and manage audit timelines.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field

Professional Certifications: Beginning or completed a certification such as ACCA, CPA,ICAEW or MICPA. Membership in professional organizations is encouraged.

Minimum 2–3 years of audit experience in an accounting/audit firm.

Strong understanding of MFRS/MPERS and audit procedures.

Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently and manage deadlines.

Experience in SME firm environment is an advantage.

Attributes

• Strong understanding of tax compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Basic understanding of international tax issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client correspondence.
• Problem-solving skills for tax compliance issues.
• Ability to work with audit software and accounting tools to prepare returns and manage client data.