Senior Associate - Assurance (PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur)

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Core Assurance - AC Kuala Lumpur team, you are expected to engage in audit services and maintain compliance with accounting standards. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context.

• →Conducting audit services and confirming adherence to accounting standards
• →Analyzing intricate issues and providing solutions
• →Mentoring junior team members and reviewing their work
• →Building and nurturing client relationships
• →Developing a thorough understanding of the business context
• →Upholding top standards in deliverables
• →Utilizing firm methodologies and technology resources effectively
• →Proactively identifying areas for improvement

• Demonstrating thorough abilities as a team leader
• Using feedback to develop self-awareness and strengths
• Facilitating collaboration across virtual teams
• Building and maintaining professional networks
• Using straightforward communication to influence others
• Learning about clients' businesses and operations
• Proposing innovative solutions to problems
• Producing top-quality work adhering to standards
• Exposure to automation and digitization in professional services
• Although a credential is not required to be hired at this level, it will be required to progress to Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting OR Chartered Accountant or equivalent (such as ICAEW/ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / Certified Public Accountant Australia)
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Possess good leadership skills and demonstrate resilience
• Able to demonstrate ability to interact with people of different backgrounds and build meaningful relationships
• Able to demonstrate analytical thinking and business acumen

• At least 3 years experience in auditing
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Additional Application Instructions

• Academic Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM onwards (or equivalent)
• A copy of your NRIC or passport
• Recent passport size photo
• Click on this link to know more about PwC's Acceleration Centers.