Senior Associate – SEAPEN CoE Audit quality review

PwC

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

As Senior Associate, you will mentor junior staff, stay current with audit standards, and contribute to continuous improvement in quality practices across the SEAPEN region.

Qualifications

3–5 years of external audit experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
Experience in risk assessment and internal controls evaluation with up‑to‑date auditing knowledge.
Ability to manage projects and work with teams across multiple countries.
Comfort working in multicultural, international environments.
Committed to ongoing learning in audit quality management.

Responsibilities

Manage quality system testing across the SEAPEN region and monitor controls.
Develop testing plans, perform testing, and report findings with actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with teams in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos to standardise outcomes.
Mentor and develop junior team members on quality and audit standards.
Participate in wider network quality reviews and external inspections.
Stay updated on ISQM, QC1000 and auditing standards; support documentation tools.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

AI Fluency

AI-Human Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

AML

Coaching and Training

Communication

Compliance Advisement

Compliance Oversight

Contract Review

Data Security

Discretion and Business Ethics

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Job description

Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

Your role As PwC’s SEAPEN Centre of Excellence Quality Testing team, you will play a vital role in driving high standards of audit quality across multiple countries. You will reviews and testing of the firm’s quality management systems to ensure audit engagements are thorough and comply with the latest standards.

Why This Role Matters

Ensuring strong audit quality builds trust with clients, regulators, and stakeholders. This role supports PwC’s commitment to delivering consistent and reliable audits by testing and improving systems used by audit teams. Your work helps prevent errors and promotes continuous improvement, strengthening PwC’s reputation in the region.

What You Will Do

Be a 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, experience and 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.

Respect for and experience working within multicultural teams and international environments.

Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in audit quality management.

What you will gain

Opportunity to contribute to quality assurance projects that cover multiple countries in Southeast Asia. Broaden your professional experience by working with diverse regulatory environments and audit teams. Develop leadership and mentoring skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Access to a dedicated training curriculum focused on audit quality and risk management. Supportive team culture that values clear communication, professional development, and shared success.

Required Skills