Instead of salary or benefits, you should ask yourself what is the outcome you want from the role that you are applying into.

If you're applying for an auditor role, you can try to ask how does the work allocation is during the peak. At least you know what you're going to face during the busy season.

There are always pros and cons in Big4. I've worked with KPMG MY folks when I got posted for collaboration work and I have no complaints about the team since they deliver what is expected from me.

What you said is true. Western audit practice differs from Asia whereby they understand things before committing to the scope of work.

I can say that I had a culture shock when I started my first engagement with western audit processes. The number of controls is much lesser with a key focus on high-risk areas.