Senior Financial Services Assurance Lead

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia seeks a Senior Associate for its Financial Services Assurance team to lead significant audit portions for banks, insurers, and asset managers. You own audit areas from planning through completion, guide junior staff, and build trusted client relationships while upholding PwC’s quality and ethical standards.

You will leverage data and audit technology to improve focus and documentation, coordinate fieldwork, and communicate findings clearly to management and partners in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/MICPA or CPA Australia) or progress towards one.
• At least two years of external audit experience, with exposure to financial services clients.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and audit requirements; able to explain audit risks clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead assigned sections of financial statement audits in financial services.
• Understand client businesses, identify risks affecting financial reporting and the audit.
• Perform and review audit work in areas such as financial instruments and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate day-to-day fieldwork and raise issues promptly with the engagement manager.
• Review work prepared by associates and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Communicate findings clearly to managers, directors and partners; support documentation quality.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Professional judgement

Education

Recognised degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline

ACCA / ICAEW / MICPA or CPA Australia or progress towards one

Tools

Audit technology

Spreadsheets

Data analysis tools

Job description

PwC Malaysia seeks a Senior Associate for its Financial Services Assurance team to lead significant audit portions for banks, insurers, and asset managers. You own audit areas from planning through completion, guide junior staff, and build trusted client relationships while upholding PwC’s quality and ethical standards.

You will leverage data and audit technology to improve focus and documentation, coordinate fieldwork, and communicate findings clearly to management and partners in a dynamic,