Audit Senior
Job Summary
KEMM Advisory is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to support external statutory-audit engagements for Malaysian SME clients. The role involves managing audit assignments from planning to completion, reviewing working papers, and guiding junior team members. Candidates will also have opportunities for clear career progression toward Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager roles.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute external statutory audits for SMEs
- Prepare and review audit working papers and financial statements
- Supervise and guide junior team members and interns
- Communicate with clients regarding audit findings and queries
Required Skills
- Degree/Diploma in Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA)
- Minimum 2 years of external statutory-audit experience
- Knowledge of MPERS and Malaysian audit procedures
- Strong communication and time-management skills
Job Details
What You Will Do
- Plan, execute and complete external statutory-audit engagements for a portfolio of Malaysian SME clients.
- Manage assigned audit engagements from planning through completion, independently or with appropriate guidance according to the appointment level.
- Prepare and review audit working papers and supporting documentation.
- Identify audit risks, accounting issues and internal-control weaknesses that require further investigation.
- Review financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documents.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding audit queries, outstanding information and audit findings.
- Resolve accounting and audit issues in consultation with the Audit Partner and designated audit reviewer.
- Guide, supervise and review the work of Audit Associates and interns.
- Monitor assignment progress and complete work accurately within agreed deadlines.
- Assist with the finalisation of audit files and financial statements.
- Use audit software and digital tools to improve audit quality and efficiency.
- Assist with company-tax computations and related corporate-tax compliance when assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, or a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or MICPA.
- At least two years of relevant external statutory-audit experience in a Malaysian public-practice or audit firm.
- Appointment as Audit Senior or Audit Semi-Senior will depend on demonstrated competency and the ability to manage assignments.
- A working knowledge of MPERS, financial reporting requirements and Malaysian statutory-audit procedures.
- Able to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Experience in Malaysian company-tax computations would be an advantage but is not essential, as guidance and training will be provided.
- Experience limited to internal audit, risk management or commercial accounting does not meet the core requirement for this position.
Why Join KEMM
- Monthly salary of RM4,000 to RM6,000, depending on experience, competency and appointment level.
- Five-day working week.
- Direct guidance from TCT & Co's Audit Partner and designated audit reviewer.
- Opportunity to lead SME audit assignments and mentor junior team members.
- Exposure to clients across different SME industries.
- Use of audit software and digital tools in the audit process.
- Clear progression towards Audit Supervisor and Audit Manager roles based on performance and capability.
Work Setup and Eligibility
- Full-time, on-site position at the office stated in the advertisement: Bayan Lepas, Penang, or Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
- Occasional travel to client premises when required.
- Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Malaysia.