Audit - Career Catalyst Programme for Polytechnics 2026

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is offering a 12-month apprenticeship for fresh polytechnic graduates interested in starting a career in Audit. Participants will gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and have access to fully funded professional qualification courses. Ideal candidates will possess a Diploma in Accountancy, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated, ready to start by July 2026. Join this opportunity to develop your auditing skills and work in diverse industries.

Benefits

Fully sponsored professional qualification courses

Mentorship program

Opportunity to work with diverse clients

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accountancy from a local polytechnic.
• Interest to start a career with a professional services firm.
• Aspiration to be an auditor practitioner.
• Exhibit willingness to learn and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and good analytical skills.
• Available to work full-time for 12 months starting from July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit planning and preparation of appropriate work papers.
• Understand the relationships between audit objectives and needed evidence.
• Work in teams to acquire an in-depth understanding of client businesses.

Job description

Are you a fresh polytechnic graduate who has not decided on your field of study in university? Do you know you can also be a professional Audit practitioner? Read on to find out how you can chart a different path from your peers!

KPMG's Career Catalyst Programme for Polytechnics (C2P2) is a 12-month apprenticeship programme which allows you to start your career with our Audit practices. You will learn from real-world experts and gain experience needed to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. You will also have access to opportunities to work with clients across different industries. Concurrently, we will enroll you in professional qualification courses, fully sponsored by KPMG, to elevate your skills and maximise your learnings. To set you up for success, a mentor will be assigned to provide support and guidance!

After completion of the apprenticeship programme, you may choose to continue your career with KPMG; further professional qualification courses will continue to be fully sponsored by the firm. Alternatively, you may graduate from this programme and pursue a degree/your other passions or even try out other functions in KPMG.

This programme is designed with you in mind to provide you with options so you may further your career the best way possible!

So what are you waiting for? Come join us now and own every opportunity at KPMG in Singapore!

Audit Function

The Audit team is structured along five lines of businesses, each addressing the unique demands of a key industry cluster in the marketplace. Each line of business is further divided into sectors as a means to effectively organize technical and industry knowledge and dedicated teams to address the unique industry demands of the marketplace.

Diversified Industrials & Infrastructure

• Manufacturing Distribution & Trading
• Shipping, Marine & Offshore Marine
• Building & Construction
• Transport & Logistics
• Diversified Industries
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Power & Utilities

Technology, Life Sciences and Aviation

• Airlines
• Telecommunication
• Technology
• E-commerce
• Software & Business Services
• Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

Financial Services

• Retail Banking
• Wholesale Banking
• Private Banking
• Insurance
• Investment Management and Funds
• Real Estate Investment Trust

Real Estate, Consumer & Tourism

• Real Estate
• Investment Management
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Consumer Products
• Healthcare
• Education
• Media & Entertainment

US Audit

US-listed firms in technology, e-commerce, digital payments, electronics, and energy sectors etc.

You will work in teams to acquire an in-depth understanding of our client’s business, carrying out audits based on audit planning, prepare appropriate audit work papers, understanding the relationships between objectives of the audit sections and the need for the sufficiency of audit evidence, as well as presentation of the conclusions. Immense in the complex yet exciting world where there are endless opportunities to learn new things and be exposed to different industries.Learn how technology is applied in the audit through data analytics, visualisation of audit results and use of cutting-edge audit software and tools.

KPMG in Singapore invites highly motivated and dynamic polytechnic graduates to join our growing audit practice.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accountancy from a local polytechnic
• Interest to start a career with a professional services firm
• Aspiration to be an auditorpractitioner
• Exhibit willingness to learn and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and good analytical skills
• Available to work full-time for 12 months starting from July 2026