260 Accounting Compliance jobs in Malaysia

Join our global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and tools to help you execute your job.

The opportunity

You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the largest clients in Malaysia from a finance perspective, covering the following functions:

• Management Reporting

You will also have the opportunity to learn from other high performing individuals in EY as well as benefit from leading edge training and materials to help in your development.

Your key responsibilities

You will be assigned to one of the two aforementioned functions according to your skillset, where you will be:

• Involved in the timely preparation and submission of individual audited financial statements, management reports, corporate income tax returns and other internal and external reporting in accordance with the relevant accounting and tax standards and Company policies.
• Support the local controller to coordinate, plan and maintain accounting activities for month end, quarter end and year end closing by adhering to timeline and ensure completeness and accurate maintenance of accounting records.
• Monitor and manage all taxes (direct and indirect) periodic submissions, filings, payment and notices/letters as raised by relevant authorities.
• Support and assist to respond to all tax (direct & indirect) queries, tax assessments and notices, identify potential tax risk/issue and drive on the mitigation plan.
• Support relevant stakeholders request and reporting, such as coordinate with auditors, tax preparers, other business units, banks representative, government agencies and statutory bodies.
• Support, liaise and work with impacted parties on the implementation in response to new statutory & tax regulations.
• Provide support to general activities such as data mapping, maintaining proper work documentation.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in deep functional operations within one or more Finance functions
• Proficiency with basic MS applications ie. Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Flexibility to undertake secondment at client’s premise, and open to a contractual employment arrangement

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in SAP system implementation and business process transformation is an added advantage

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Join our global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.

The opportunity

You’ll have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams to ensure good service delivery to clients and marketing of potential clients.
• Perform high-level review and provide value-add to the work to be submitted to clients.
• Oversee the daily operations of the respective groups and ensure all communications with clients are supported by e-mails, outlining agreed action steps, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Perform variance analysis on the financial performances / payroll movements of the clients.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts for respective group and comparison with previous budget/forecasts.
• Oversee credit control and prompt collection of debts for respective portfolio of clients. Work with Finance to follow up on outstanding and doubtful debts.
• Formulate and review accounting processes / policies. Identify and recommend improvements to current policies & procedures, processes and client servicing arrangements in line with current business and regulatory practices.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of new or revised accounting and / or payroll systems, procedures and records.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Accounting or a related field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of accounting and/or financial reporting systems

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, as needed.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Date: May 14, 2025

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Join our global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.

The opportunity

You’ll have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

Your key responsibilities

• You’ll manage and lead teams to ensure good service delivery to clients and marketing of potential clients.
• You’ll perform high-level review and provide value-add to the work to be submitted to clients.
• You’ll oversee the daily operations of the respective groups and ensure all communications with clients are supported by e-mails, outlining agreed action steps, responsibilities and deadlines.
• You’ll perform variance analysis on the financial performances / payroll movements of the clients.
• You’ll participate in the preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts for respective group and comparison with previous budget/forecasts.
• You’ll oversee credit control and prompt collection of debts for respective portfolio of clients. Work with Finance to follow up on outstanding and doubtful debts.
• You’ll formulate and review accounting processes / policies. Identify and recommend improvements to current policies & procedures, processes and client servicing arrangements in line with current business and regulatory practices.
• You’ll recommend and assist in the implementation of new or revised accounting and / or payroll systems, procedures and records.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Accounting or a related field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of accounting and/or financial reporting systems

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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We are looking for an experienced Finance professional to conduct compliance audits, as well as partner with relevant internal stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Legal and Finance to drive process and policy improvements to mitigate material financial risks for Client’s in the global geos. In addition, this candidate would help identify and implement improvements to our audit techniques and methods potentially through data science, behavioural science, market and industry intelligence, relevant prior experience and other disciplines.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Developing test plans for customer audits based on risk analysis of the audit area and reviewing pertinent data and information;
• Conducting audit fieldwork using appropriate auditing methods. Consolidate and present audit findings and recommendations to relevant internal and external stakeholders;
• Follow up with relevant internal stakeholders on the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Coaching and mentoring junior customer auditors in the team in the conduct of their customer audits;
• Proactively engaging with other regional counterparts to share and extract key audit findings, hence enable the regions to agilely intercept emerging risks;
• Lead and deliver global risk management related projects;
• Using data analytics and continued learning of Client’s business environment, to identify emerging risks, hence influence operational business partners on appropriate risk mitigation actions;
• Collaborating with counterparts in other regions and HQ in driving policy and process improvements, as well as delivery of data science projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our risk management and monitoring capability; and
• Delivering compliance training, as necessary, to help reinforce internal company policies and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Strong bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics or Business).
• Minimum 5 to 8 years work experience in a Finance or financial compliance related role.
• Prior experience in internal audit, external audit or an investigations role.
• Experience in financial modelling and analysis with intermediate to high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to effectively manage and lead projects.
• Highly analytical, able to extract insights from multiple sources of data.

Seniority level: Senior

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead for our Audit team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely and high-quality execution of compliance audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit, risk management, and data analytics, with excellent communication and leadership skills. This position is based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and will manage a team of auditors, guiding them to develop and execute risk-based audit plans. The Lead will deliver audit findings to external customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Client’s pricing contracts and driving process improvements.

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Audit/compliance team, ensuring audits are executed on time and with high quality.
• Develop and review risk-based audit plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of audit areas.
• Guide and coach auditors, particularly new team members, to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
• Review audit fieldwork conducted by the team, ensuring appropriate auditing methods are used and findings are accurately documented.
• Support auditors in consolidating and presenting audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Utilize data analytics, audit findings, and continuous learning to identify emerging risks and influence business managers and leaders on appropriate risk mitigation actions.
• Analyze partner claim data and proof-of-performance documentation to support compliance validation and audit decision-making.
• Partner with auditors and program managers to identify automation opportunities for repetitive tasks and reporting processes.
• Support the design and enhancement of data-driven audit models and tools that flag anomalies, risk trends, or non-compliance patterns.
• Collaborate with IT, tools, and program teams to validate data accuracy, integrity, and structure across platforms.
• Drive results by inspiring people, modelling Client’s values, developing the capabilities of others, and fostering a productive work environment.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Business).
• Professional certifications including MBA, CA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA and CPA, and/or equivalents.
• Minimum 15 years of work experience in audit, risk management, controls or a financial compliance-related role.
• Strategic thinking with experience developing and implementing audit strategies and plans.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and influencing senior management and stakeholders.
• Advanced analytics skills to analyze complex financial data and identify significant issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Ability to resolve and address complex audit issues.
• Organizational savvy with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency with advanced audit software and financial systems; staying updated with industry standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with marketing finance, partner compliance, or co-marketing programs.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services