Senior Associate – SEAPEN CoE Audit quality review

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

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate for the Centre of Excellence Quality Testing to help maintain high audit quality across SE Asia. You will review and test the firm's quality management systems to ensure engagements are thorough and comply with the latest standards.

As part of the SEAPEN team, you will collaborate with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos to achieve consistent quality outcomes, mentor junior staff, and participate in global quality reviews and training on

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in external audit, preferably at a Big 4 firm.
• Proven skills in risk assessment and internal controls evaluation.
• Ability to manage projects and work with diverse, cross-country teams.
• Experience in multicultural environments and global audit settings.
• Commitment to continuous learning and audit quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and test the quality management systems to ensure audit engagements comply with latest standards.
• Develop testing plans, execute tests, and report findings with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with teams across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos for standardised quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to global quality reviews and inspections.

Skills

External audit

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Project management

Multinational collaboration

Education

Big 4 accounting experience preferred

Job description

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.

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.

Education

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Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field Of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Digital Tooling, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change {+ 35 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No