Experienced Audit Associate / Audit Associate

Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh

Audit associates (Experienced)

Job Description:

  • Completes and passes all mandatory internal training relevant to the role; 
  • Executes audit procedures in the Client’s office for audit areas assigned; Uses the Firm’s internal resources in the performance of the audit;
  • Prepares timely, relevant, and well-organized audit work papers to document audit procedures performed as required by the work program to evidence the procedures done;
  • Reports to senior and/or engagement executives any audit and/or accounting issues noted in an engagement, researches alternative solutions, and then discusses those alternative solutions to the issues researched with the senior engagement team members;
  • Resolves timely and effectively all review notes of senior engagement team members;
  • Ensures that the audit work is completed with the quality consistent with the Firm’s standards within the time budget prepared by the engagement team;
  • Conducts professional dealings and liaises with Client’s management for smooth conduct of audit work;
  • Renders overtime work to meet engagement deadlines;
  • Complies with Firm’s policies and procedures consistently; and
  • Assists with administrative duties related to an audit engagement.

 

Required qualifications

  • Education: University degree, preferably in Accounting or related business-related fields;
  • CPA qualification: Holds either a current and valid CPA certificate, or is working towards obtaining a CPA qualification by taking and passing the applicable CPA exams;
  • Experience: A minimum of one year of recent external audit service or audit simulation is preferred;
  • Technology knowledge: Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Internet searching skills
  • Communication: Good command of English, both written and spoken.

 

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Audit associates

Job Description:

  • Performs audit work in Client’s office for audit areas assigned to him/her; follows audit techniques suggested by assistant managers/senior associate and considers work paper documentation required by assistant managers/senior associate in documenting the audit work done.
  • Reports to assistant managers/senior associate any audit/accounting issues noted for a Client and discusses/proposes alternative solutions to the issue noted.
  • Ensures that all overtime work is pre-approved by assistant managers/senior associate by completing an overtime form sheet
  • Resolves all review notes of audit partner/manager/assistant manager/senior associate
  • Documents all audit procedures performed before signing off on the audit programme
  • Ensures that the audit work is completed with the quality consistent with GT standards within time budget prepared by supervisor/senior
  • Provides miscellaneous assistance to higher-level personnel in the preparation of Proposals or in various other projects
  • Provides explanations and on-the-job training to assistants with less experience
  • Performs clerical duties related to Engagements such as requisitioning supplies needed by Engagement team for fieldwork and organizing paper work files prior to review by higher-level personnel or before filing
  • Conducts himself/herself professionally and liaises with Client’s middle management for smooth flow of audit work
  • Maintains a good working relationship with the Client
     

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: University degree preferably in Auditing/ Accounting or business-related fields
  • Special license/certificate: Either holds a current and valid ACCA/CPA's certificate, or is working toward obtaining the certificate by taking and passing the applicable state ACCA/CPA exams
  • Experience: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior internship or experience in auditing, accounting, or related fields is an advantage.  Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Technology knowledge: Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Internet searching skill.
  • Communication: Good command of English

Application requirements:

  • Name your file with the quoting reference (Audit Associate (Experienced) or Audit Associate)
  • The total document file size must not exceed 2MB.
  • Application & CV to be sent to: hr.recruitment@kh.gt.com 

 

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Application & CV to be sent to: hr.recruitment@kh.gt.com

Deadline for submission of CV: 30 October 2026