Audit Graduate Associate

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a motivated Audit Associate to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to work with top companies across various sectors, gaining hands-on experience in audits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance, a curiosity for business and data analytics, and the ability to foster positive relationships. The firm is committed to a diverse workplace and offers a flexible working framework to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance related field.
• Ability to work cooperatively and build relationships.
• Strives for continual improvement and accountability.
• Interest in data analytics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to top companies in the industry sectors.
• Work in teams to understand client businesses.
• Conduct audits based on planning and prepare work papers.

Skills

Ability to build positive business relationships

Attention to detail

Business curiosity

Interest in data analytics

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Description

As an Audit Associate, you will gain exposure to top companies within one of the above industry clusters. You will work in teams to acquire an in-depth understanding of our client`s business, carry out the audit based on audit planning, prepare appropriate audit work papers, understand the relationships between objectives of the audit sections, the need for the sufficiency of audit evidence, and presentation of the conclusions.

The Audit function is structured along five lines of business, each addressing 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.

Our industry-driven structure helps us to develop a deep understanding of our clients` businesses and the issues they face. This approach recognises that, in an increasingly competitive and complex market, the key differentiator is often the ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of our clients` businesses and the industry in which they operate.

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

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or finance related field
• Works cooperatively and can build positive, constructive business relationships
• Strives for continual Improvement
• Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
• Business curiosity that encompasses the use of data
• Forward thinking and ready to embrace change and technological advancements in how you think, problem solve and approach tasks
• Knowledge or interest in data analytics is essential

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non‑merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi‑work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.