Senior External Auditor - Lead Engagements & Mentorship

Koay Seng Leong & Co.; George Town; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koay Seng Leong & Co. is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our audit team in George Town, Penang. You will lead external audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with ISA and IFRS while delivering high-quality service to a diverse client portfolio.

Responsibilities include planning audits, mentoring staff, reviewing work, communicating findings to clients, and maintaining audit documentation and budgets. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification such as MIA, CPA Australia, ACCA, ICAEW, CA (Malaysia) or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in external audit or a similar audit environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of ISA or equivalent auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute external audit engagements in accordance with auditing standards and firm policies.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance and quality reviews.
• Perform substantive audit procedures and analytical reviews to obtain sufficient audit evidence.
• Evaluate audit findings and assess the impact on financial statements and audit opinions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and working papers supporting conclusions.
• Liaise with clients to clarify accounting matters and discuss audit findings.
• Identify audit risks and internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations.
• Maintain audit methodologies and templates; contribute to continuous improvement.
• Manage audit budgets and timelines to ensure timely engagements.
• Stay current with developments in auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

External audit proficiency

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

MIA / CPA Australia / ACCA / ICAEW / CA Malaysia

Tools

aBot audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Koay Seng Leong & Co. is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our audit team in George Town, Penang. You will lead external audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with ISA and IFRS while delivering high-quality service to a diverse client portfolio.

Responsibilities include planning audits, mentoring staff, reviewing work, communicating findings to clients, and maintaining audit documentation and budgets. Travel to client sites may be required.