Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - Audit

Overview As an Audit Senior/Assistant Manager, you will lead audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and best practices. You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering reliable, thorough, and efficient audit and assurance services while fostering strong client relationships. Key responsibilities • Oversee and manage end-to-end audit process for clients, ensuring audits are completed on time, within budget and adherence to regulatory requirements • Review and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, MFRS) and applicable laws • Conduct thorough risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls • Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting key findings, issues, and recommendations for management and stakeholders • Present audit findings to senior management, boards, and external stakeholders, offering insights on improvements and risk mitigation strategies • Lead and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance on audit methodologies, technical skills, and career development Education and professional skills / knowledge Experience & Education: • A recognized degree in Accounting or equivalent with a Professional Accounting qualification and / or membership in Malaysian Institute of Accountants • At least 1 year of working experience, preferably in professional services environment for senior associate • More than 3 years of working experience, preferably in a professional services environment, with at least 1 year of experience in leading and managing teams for assistant manager Other skills: • Analytical mindset and possess leadership qualities • Good communication and people management skills • Able to manage multiple engagements and deadlines • Strong drive to excel professionally and ability to guide and motivate team members • Strong written and verbal command of English • Proficient in MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Job details • Education: Bachelor's or Equivalent • Contract: Permanent • Working hours: Normal Hour • Openings: 5 • Sector: Financial service activities, except insurance/takaful and pension funding • Closes: 2026-11-07 About BDO PLT (50-250 employees) BDO in Malaysia is a member firm of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest network of professional firms providing audit & assurance, advisory and tax services to businesses ranging from established multinational conglomerates to growth-oriented organisations, whether public or private. Founded in 1964, BDO Malaysia has more than 50 years of experience in Malaysia’s commercial landscape with a strong reputation as a top quality professional services provider. We service our clients with a well-qualified and experienced team close to 1,000 staff led by over 90 Partners and Directors through our offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. BDO’s distinctive reputation is built upon our commitment to all our stakeholders that what matters to them, matters to us.