Senior Associate Auditor

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

Job summary

A professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Audit and Tax Associate to lead teams in providing high-quality auditing services. Candidates should hold a degree in Accounting or a related field, have strong analytical skills, and ideally possess experience in performing audit procedures. This role offers competitive salary packages, performance bonuses, annual leave, and a clear pathway for career growth and professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Annual salary review

Medical benefits

Annual company trip

Clear pathway for career growth

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of similar experience in audit and tax.
• Ability to work well in deadline-driven environments.
• Possession of own transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and tax team ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Perform detailed analytical reviews of financial statements.
• Prepare tax computations and draft audit reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification in Accounting

Tools

Cloud audit software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assignments, tasks, and deliverables are completed with high quality assurance and compliance for diverse clients.
• To be equipped, familiarize and master the Malaysian Private Entities Reporting Standard (MPERS) and Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) requirements and any other auditing requirements and standards imposed by the relevant authorities (“Standards”).
• To be equipped, familiarize and master the Income Tax Act, rules, by‑laws, and regulations relating to tax audit, audit reviews and tax clearance (“Laws”).
• Lead the audit and tax team assigned by your superior and ensure your team members achieve and complete all assignments, tasks and deliverables within the timelines and expectations in accordance with the Standards and Laws.
• Accomplish department objectives by managing team members, planning, and evaluating department activities.
• Perform detailed analytical reviews of financial statements and reports.
• Execute the audit procedures as defined by engagement objectives and planned audit approach.
• Communicate and discuss potential audit issues with Managers and Partners.
• Prepare tax computations for the audited reports.
• Prepare draft audit reports in accordance with MPERS/MFRS and other statutory disclosure requirements.
• Handle multiple audit and tax assignments.
• Review unaudited financial statements (when needed).

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification in Accounting or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude.
• Work well in deadline‑driven environments. Possesses own transport.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud audit software (advantageous).
• 1 to 3 years of similar experience – individuals are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages, including performance bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Annual leave and medical benefits.
• Annual company trip.
• Clear pathway for career growth and progression.
• Opportunity to work directly with the firm’s partner, ensuring a faster learning curve and clearer visibility of your performance and contributions.
• Opportunity for professional development.
• Reasonable workload with digital transformation and automation.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.