About KPMG in Malaysia's Technology Assurance
In today's digital environment, technology plays a critical role in financial reporting, risk management, and governance. KPMG in Malaysia's Technology Assurance (IT Audit) practice supports audit engagements by evaluating IT systems, applications, and controls that safeguard organizational information and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
As part of our Technology Assurance team, experienced professionals take on a key role in assessing IT risks, understanding complex client environments, and supporting high‑quality, technology‑enabled audits that truly Make the Difference.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role offers experienced professionals the opportunity to deepen their technical expertise while building strong leadership and client facing capabilities.
- Join a renowned, fast-paced specialist team within a leading professional services firm
- Play a critical role in evaluating how IT impacts financial reporting and audit outcomes
- Gain exposure to diverse industries and complex IT environments
- Enjoy strong career development and progression opportunities
- Work in a collaborative environment that values learning, innovation, and technical excellence
- Lay the groundwork for professional certifications such as CISA
What Can You Expect
As an experienced professional in Technology Assurance (IT Audit), you will take on significant responsibilities throughout the audit lifecycle.
You can expect to:
- Assess entity‑level risks during audit planning and identify key IT elements relevant to financial reporting
- Obtain an in‑depth understanding of complex business processes and evaluate IT‑related risks impacting the audit
- Identify key IT application controls embedded within business processes
- Evaluate the design and implementation of General IT Controls (GITCs) and IT application controls (ITACs)
- Perform testing of operating effectiveness of GITCs and application controls
- Provide improvement points and insights relating to IT controls to audit engagement teams
- Deliver timely status updates to IT Audit Managers
- Identify and communicate IT audit findings to clients clearly and professionally
- Identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned engagements
You will work closely with audit teams, IT Audit managers, and client stakeholders, handling increasingly complex technical and operational matters.
How Will You Make Your Mark
In this role, you will drive impact by:
- Applying sound judgement, analytical thinking, and professional skepticism to IT risks
- Delivering high quality work with strong attention to detail and audit discipline
- Taking ownership of assigned tasks and managing multiple priorities effectively
- Communicating confidently with team members and clients on IT related matters
- Contributing to audit quality and client confidence through insight driven work
- Leading by example and upholding KPMG's values — Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Togetherness, and Accountability
Your contributions will directly strengthen audit outcomes and help build trust in clients information systems.
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking motivated and capable professionals with a strong interest in IT, audit, and business processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Accounting, or a related field
- Candidates holding CISA or other relevant certifications will have an added advantage
- Independent, self‑motivated, organized, and result-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- Strong interest in IT, accounting, and business processes
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), databases (SQL, Oracle, Sybase, DB2), operating systems (Mainframe, Unix, Linux, Windows), and analytics tools (IDEA, ACL, Tableau) is an added advantage
What to Expect in the Selection Journey:
We want you to feel empowered and informed throughout the process:
- A Friendly Pre-Screening Call - Our recruitment team will reach out for an initial chat — nothing intimidating, just a conversation to get to know you better.
- Interview Stage - If shortlisted, you'll be invited for an interview in one of the following formats:
- Virtual interview
- Interview at the KPMG In Malaysia Office
Make it Count, Make the Difference.
Submit your application to KPMG In Malaysia's Technology Assurance – Experienced Hires role today — your journey starts here.
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