Associate – Risk Advisory

Take the Next Step in Your Advisory Career. Join Us as a Associate!

Continue building your career with experienced mentors. Lead meaningful projects. Build lifelong friendships and connections. Grow together with a team that genuinely supports one another.

If you already have experience in internal audit, risk management, governance or compliance, and are looking for broader exposure, greater responsibility and faster career development, we’d love to hear from you.

At CLA Global TS Malaysia, you'll gain more than just technical experience. You’ll work directly with Directors and senior client stakeholders, lead key workstreams across a wide range of industries, and be part of a growing regional practice that values initiative, collaboration and continuous learning.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact. As part of a growing practive in Malaysia, you’ll help shape how we serve clients while developing the skills and expertise needed for future management roles.

What You’ll Do:

As an Associate, you’ll play an active role in our projects from day one:

• Participate in internal control reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks across various industries
• Conduct walkthroughs and tests of business processes to assess control effectiveness
• Assist in data analysis to uncover patterns, gaps or inconsistencies
• Support the preparation of client-ready reports and working papers
• Join meetings with clients to observe and contribute to risk discussions
• Learn to think critically, ask the right questions, and develop a strong sense of professional skepticism

You’ll also be exposed to diverse projects, both local and international, including:

• Internal Control Reviews
• Enterprise risk management
• Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance reviews
• Operational audits
• IPO readiness and compliance assessments

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re not just looking for experience, we’re looking for potential:

• Recent graduates in Accountancy, Business, Risk Management, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems or Political Science
• Early career professionals (1–2 years’ experience) in operational fields such as Operations Management, Retail, Food & Beverage Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Eager to learn and open to new challenges
• Able to work well independently and in teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of curiosity
• Willingness to travel

Bonus Points

We're excited to meet candidates who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA and MIA.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you're looking for a career where you'll continue learning, take on greater responsibility, work closely with experienced leaders and help build a growing Risk Advisory practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Join CLA Global TS and accelerate your career while making a meaningful impact on clients across Malaysia and the region.

🚀 Your Risk Advisory journey starts here. Apply now and grow with us.