Job description
Join PwC Malaysia's Risk Assurance practice as an Associate in Quality Assurance. In this role, you will help clients strengthen their internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks. You will work with cross-functional teams to execute QA reviews across engagements, ensure adherence to professional standards, and support continuous improvement in delivery quality. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for highly analytical individuals who are passionate about auditing, process improvement, and data-driven insight.
As part of our Quality Assurance team, you will collaborate with clients and PwC specialists to assess control design, test effectiveness, and validate data integrity. You will contribute to high-quality deliverables, help identify opportunities for process optimization, and support the escalation of critical issues in a timely manner. This position offers exposure to diverse industries, mentorship from senior professionals, and a clear path for career advancement within our Risk Services practice.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We value dedication, integrity, and teamwork, and provide a collaborative environment where you can grow your technical skills, industry knowledge, and professional network.
Responsibility
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of project workpapers, deliverables, and engagement documentation to ensure compliance with PwC methodologies and professional standards.
- Execute risk-based QA testing, including design, execution, and documentation of controls testing and data validation.
- Support engagement teams in identifying control gaps, performing root-cause analysis, and delivering remediation recommendations.
- Maintain and improve QA dashboards and trackers to monitor engagement quality metrics.
- Collaborate with senior QA specialists and auditors to resolve findings and accelerate issue resolution.
- Participate in knowledge sharing and training to promote best practices in quality and risk management.
- Assist in communicating risk findings and remediation plans to clients in a clear, actionable manner.
- Support compliance with regulatory requirements and PwC's internal policies across engagements.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in quality assurance, internal audit, risk management, or related fields (or internships during studies).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk assessment processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis and basic data visualization is a plus.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Knowledge of Malaysian regulatory requirements and professional standards is a plus.