Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Financial Services Associate di Forvis Mazars Asia Pacific Services Federal Territory - Maukerja

About the job

As a key member of Forvis Mazars' Financial Services Consulting practice, you will work on diverse projects and initiatives focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Your work will extend beyond local regulations, helping clients navigate complex international regulatory frameworks. You'll use your expertise to build lasting client relationships and provide strategic advice. With the guidance of our experienced managers, you'll have the opportunity to expand both your technical and business skills.

We foster a friendly, collaborative environment where you can progress quickly, supported by formal training, senior mentoring, and broad exposure to the global financial services industry.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Leading engagements: Working with managers/ assistant managers to plan and execute internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews for financial institutions.
• Conducting assessments: Evaluating internal control frameworks and performing fieldwork to identify design and control gaps, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.
• Advising clients: Providing advisory services on critical GRC requirements and International regulations (including MAS) such as anti-money laundering (AML), TPRM, conduct, ethics, independence, and cybersecurity.
• Making recommendations: Analysing findings to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Delivering excellence: Upholding professional standards and ensuring high client satisfaction in all assignments.
• Following frameworks: Executing internal audit engagements in accordance with established frameworks like the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) Code of Ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of International and MAS Regulations (including, Banking Act, SFA, PSA, AML/CTF, Data Privacy)
• Experience in internal audit or risk or compliance department will be an added advantage.
• Deep passion in Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Highly motivated and possess good level of enthusiasm
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Able to work independently and as well as a team player
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, audit standards and accounting principles

Forvis Mazars Asia Pacific Services Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia incorporated company and a member firm of Forvis Mazars, an international Advisory and Accountancy Group that operates as a single integrated partnership. Operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world, we draw on the expertise of more than 50,000 professionals to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. FMAPS supports the business operations of Forvis Mazars member firms in Asia Pacific and beyond in the delivery of services to clients.