IT Extension KL – Quality Assurance [IT Line]

#LI-GM

The role is based in Kuala Lumpur as part of an IT extension team, supporting Follow-the-Sun operations across multiple business areas (fund services & administration, pricing and master data, custody, market services). The team will work closely with business support areas as well as IT lines located in Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Establish test strategy documents for allocated projects.
• Manage test activities in alignment with Quality Engineering practices.
• Ensure test objectives are met through proper requirements coverage, prioritization, and accurate recording of test execution.
• Coordinate and oversee the deliveries of QA analysts and automation teams.
• Review, challenge, and report on QA artifacts (e.g., estimations, test strategy, schedules, execution results, defect tracking, UAT coordination).
• Ensure test phases are prepared and executed according to methodology and frameworks.
• Prepare test execution reports and collect sign-offs from required approvers.
• Define test environment and support requirements; ensure these are met.
• Facilitate escalation, prioritization, and resolution of issues during testing.
• Set up, support, and administer projects in test repository tools (e.g., Squash).
• Create, execute, and maximize automation of complex test cases across the lifecycle, including continuous testing.
• Build strong communication and rapport with stakeholders, team members, and business partners from initiation to closure.
• Resolve conflicts/issues and escalate when appropriate.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology.
• Other demonstrated learning paths (e.g., bootcamps) can also be accepted.

Certification: ISTQB (mandatory), ITIL (optional, a plus).

Required Technical Skills

• minimum 3 years relevant years of experience.
• Testing methodology and strategy definition.
• Project management methodology.
• Software development lifecycle methodology.
• Information Security & Risk Management fundamentals.
• Practical experience with SDLC frameworks.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, Jira, Test repository and management tools (e.g., Squash TM, ALM, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of fund distribution services, fund accounting, banking, or custody services is a plus.
• Languages English (professional proficiency required).

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and solve complex issues.
• Proactive and collaborative, with demonstrated initiative.
• Strong leadership and decision-making regarding quality issues, resolutions, and escalations.
• Ability to chair meetings, facilitate workshops, and resolve conflicts.
• Client-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical, autonomous, and proactive mindset.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Read Full Description