Senior Audit Associate

PC WONG & CO.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance incentive

Annual bonus

Staff training (seminars/webinars)

Sponsored professional body membership

Job summary

PC WONG & CO., established in 2005, is a Chartered Accountants firm specialising in auditing, taxation, and advisory services. We provide high-quality service to clients across industries and offer a supportive environment for professional growth.

We are seeking a diligent auditor with degree in Accountancy/Finance and relevant experience in external audits, proficient in auditing standards, MFRS/MPERS and tax rules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Completed or pursuing professional accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Possess relevant experience in external auditing, preferably with experience in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting requirements, MFRS/MPERS, the Companies Act and applicable tax regulations.
• Experience in planning and leading audit engagements, reviewing audit working papers and supervising junior team members.
• Possess effective communication and writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet engagement deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to clients' premises when required.
• Practical experience with audit and tax software will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full audit engagements, including understanding clients' businesses, risk assessment, audit planning, tests of controls, substantive testing, analytical review procedures and preparation of financial statements.
• Plan and manage assigned audit engagements from commencement to completion in accordance with professional standards and engagement requirements.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, audit evidence and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members.
• Identify audit and accounting issues, discuss findings with clients and elevate significant matters to the Audit Manager or Partner.
• Supervise, guide and coach junior team members during engagements, including reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets and deadlines, and communicate any issues or delays promptly.
• Prepare full tax computations and deferred tax computations, where applicable.
• Assist in drafting management letters, audit reports and recommendations for improvements to clients' internal controls and accounting processes.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and build positive working relationships throughout the engagement.
• Keep up to date with changes in auditing, accounting and taxation requirements.
• Good working environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities.
• Staff training through physical seminars or webinars.
• Monthly performance incentive.
• Annual bonus.
• Sponsored professional accountancy body membership subscriptions.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit engagement leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

English writing

Bahasa Malaysia writing

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Pursuing ACCA/CPA/ICAEW

Tools

Audit software

Tax software

Job description

Established in 2005, we are a Chartered Accountants firm specialising in auditing, taxation, and advisory services. We are dedicated to providing outstanding service quality to our clients from a wide variety of industries. Join our team of dedicated professionals and grow your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualifications & experience

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.

Completed or pursuing professional accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Possess relevant experience in external auditing, preferably with experience in an audit firm.

Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting requirements, MFRS/MPERS, the Companies Act and applicable tax regulations.

Experience in planning and leading audit engagements, reviewing audit working papers and supervising junior team members.

Possess effective communication and writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet engagement deadlines.

Willingness to travel to clients' premises when required.

Practical experience with audit and tax software will be an added advantage.

Tasks & responsibilities

Carry out full audit engagements, including understanding clients' businesses, risk assessment, audit planning, tests of controls, substantive testing, analytical review procedures and preparation of financial statements.

Plan and manage assigned audit engagements from commencement to completion in accordance with professional standards and engagement requirements.

Review audit working papers, financial statements, audit evidence and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members.

Identify audit and accounting issues, discuss findings with clients and elevate significant matters to the Audit Manager or Partner.

Supervise, guide and coach junior team members during engagements, including reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.

Monitor engagement progress, budgets and deadlines, and communicate any issues or delays promptly.

Prepare full tax computations and deferred tax computations, where applicable.

Assist in drafting management letters, audit reports and recommendations for improvements to clients' internal controls and accounting processes.

Maintain effective communication with clients and build positive working relationships throughout the engagement.

Keep up to date with changes in auditing, accounting and taxation requirements.

Good working environment.

Work-life balance.

Career growth and promotion opportunities.

Staff training through physical seminars or webinars.

Monthly performance incentive.

Annual bonus.

Sponsored professional accountancy body membership subscriptions.