Senior Audit Lead - Diverse Engagements & Growth

TG Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TG Malaysia in Penang is seeking a Senior Associate - Audit to join our Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with standards.

You will supervise junior staff, liaise with clients across industries, and contribute to quality control and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA) and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or any related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Candidates currently pursuing a recognized professional accounting qualification are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Execute statutory audits, financial statement audits, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Participate in the planning, execution, completion, and reporting stages of audit assignments.
• Identify audit risks and perform risk assessment procedures.
• Evaluate and test internal controls, accounting systems, and business processes.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive audit working papers and documentation.
• Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Identify audit findings and provide practical recommendations for process improvements.
• Lead small and medium-sized audit engagements and supervise junior audit team members.
• Allocate work assignments and monitor engagement progress.
• Review the quality and accuracy of work completed by associates.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior staff.
• Assist in developing team capabilities and promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients across various industries.
• Liaise with client personnel to obtain audit information and supporting documentation.
• Communicate audit issues, findings, and recommendations effectively.
• Ensure excellent client service and timely response to client queries.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed in accordance with firm methodologies, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and business data.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, auditing practices, and industry developments.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline

ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Audit software

Job description

TG Malaysia in Penang is seeking a Senior Associate - Audit to join our Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with standards.

You will supervise junior staff, liaise with clients across industries, and contribute to quality control and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA) and at least