Audit and Tax Associate/Trainee

Position Title : Audit and Tax Associate

Location Kajang

Specialisation/Function: Audit and Assurance, Tax

Travel Required Yes

Position Type Permanent

Main Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist and support audit team in carrying out quality statutory audit and other assurance services to clients
• Collaborating with team members to deliver high quality statutory audits and delivering a positive client experience
• Work closely with partners, supervisors and team members on client management and practice development
• Draft primary financial statements in compliance with audit functions and accounting
• standards (e.g. MPERS), regulations and legislation (e.g. Companies Act 2016 and Strata Management Act 2013)
• Evaluate evidence, demonstrate professional scepticism, investigate areas of concern and ensure audit documentation is complete and all significant issues are highlighted to supervisors
• Assess that audit evidence is sufficient and appropriate
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to supervisors and partners
• Resolve client inquiries and issues relating to audit functions
• Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
• Ensure compliance of best practices of all audit procedures and standards
• Check transactions and supporting documents to verify the accuracy of accounting records
• Extract and analyse data from financial records and filing information to prepare draft income tax computations and related supporting documents
• Prepare the computation or assessment of income tax for single companies
• Sceptically verify client income tax submissions and submit on time to the tax authorities (e.g. Inland Revenue Board)
• Identify any allowable claims, or the need to appeal an income tax assessment, in a timely way
• Communicate professionally with the client and the tax authorities in both routine and specific inquiries
• Train, mentor, review and assess performance of Audit and Tax Interns
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Improve organisational systems or tools to drive process improvement
• Highlight issues at work which cause ineffectiveness or inefficiencies and recommend solutions
• Work within supervisor’s requirements and give the supervisor regular progress updates
• Keep sensitive client information confidential and disclose only to those who need it or when disclosure is legally required
• Manage time and tasks effectively to meet business needs and professional commitments

Essential Skills, Attributes, Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Professional Accounting qualification such as ACA, CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage and highly desirable
• In the absence of a Professional Accounting qualification, incumbents are encouraged to pursue a recognised Professional Accounting qualification as part of professional training

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency with MPERS as well as ISA
• 0 to 2 years of progressive audit experience
• Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from commercial transactions

Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with various computer applications e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and targeted audience
• Strong client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisation and project management skills, including effectively dealing with difficult individuals or groups
• Build rapport and collaborate effectively with others, creating a positive team environment
• Ability to plan, organise, complete and document audit assignments in accordance with Firm and professional standards, both independently and as part of a team
• Professional business demeanour and attitude commensurate with the serious nature of the work
• Excellent time management skills for working effectively in an environment with known deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast paced, interactive and results-based team environment
• Seek opportunities to learn and make constructive suggestions for improvements
• Respect various cultures and diversities

Willingness

• Incumbents must be willing to work occasional extended hours as needed
• Incumbents must be willing to travel to various client sites as and when required

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.