Associate - Technology Risk Assurance (Penang)

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. 
  
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Overview

As an Associate, you will play an important role in executing ITGC and DAT procedures as part of audit engagements. You will gain valuable client exposure, develop technical and analytical skills, and contribute directly to audit quality. This role is ideal for individuals eager to build a strong foundation in Technology Risk Assurance and data analytics within a professional services environment.


Key Responsibilities

IT General Controls (ITGC) 
  • Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Automated Controls, and their application across key business cycles
  • Prepare and maintain Technology Risk Assurance workpapers in accordance with internal standards and methodologies
  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to senior team members and clients
  • Support clients in identifying opportunities for performance improvement and control enhancement

Data Analytics in Audit (DAT)
  • Support the development and execution of data analytics routines to enhance or replace manual audit procedures
  • Apply data analytics techniques to audit processes across major business cycles 
  • Collaborate with audit engagement teams to understand the client's accounting processes, policies, and system data flows relevant to analytics procedures
  • Draft and present workpapers, dashboards, and visualizations to illustrate findings and insights
  • Interpret results and troubleshoot technical or data-related issues



Education and professional skills / knowledge
Experience & Education:
  • A recognised degree in Accounting/Finance, Information System, Data Analytics or equivalent with at least a second-class upper grade
  • Fresh graduates with a keen interest in understanding how IT controls support financial reporting and business processes are encouraged to apply


Other skills
  • Foundational understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Automated Controls across key business processes (e.g., access controls, change management, data integrity)
  • Exposure to data analytics in audit, including interest or experience in automating manual audit procedures
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication to document findings and share insights
  • Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and audit technique
 
Kindly submit your application together with your resume, along with copies of your latest academic transcript. 

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