Senior Associate – External Audit

Deloitte

Senior Associate providing audit services to a diversified client portfolio across Southeast Asia. Working with a team of professionals in the SEA Audit & Assurance Division at Deloitte.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit methodology, risk assessment, and substantive procedures while effectively managing audit deliverables and guiding junior staff in a collaborative environment.

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Audit MethodologyRisk AssessmentSubstantive ProceduresACCA CertificationCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Audit ServicesAnalytical ReviewsSubstantive TestingDocumentationCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCoachingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACPAICAEW

Industry Keywords

AuditProfessional ServicesBig 10 Accounting FirmsSoutheast AsiaPortfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The candidate will work with a team of audit professionals within the SEA Audit & Assurance Division across SEA.
The candidate will be tasked with providing audit services to a portfolio of diversified clients comprising public listed companies, MNCs, local conglomerates and SMEs across Southeast Asia.
The candidate supervises and reviews the work of associates to ensure compliance with audit methodology and quality standard.
Execute assigned audit procedures including analytical reviews, substantive testing, and documentation.
Manage own workstream efficiently and take ownership of deliverable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Degree in accounting or a recognised professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW).
Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience in a professional services firm, preferably from a Big 10 accounting firms in Malaysia.
Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, and substantive procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in a virtual work environment.
Ability to coach and guide junior staffs.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

If you would like to pursue a professional qualification (ICAEW or ACCA), this will be sponsored* by Deloitte SEA. * Subject to terms & conditions