People, Performance & Culture Impact Internship (Rolling Intake)

About KPMG Malaysia

KPMG is a multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four accounting organizations. The company offers three service lines: financial auditing, tax, and advising with over 236,000 workers and offices in 145 countries.

Your role

KPMG invites you to join their Career Development & Culture team within their PPC department in Petaling Jaya and to experience the KPMG difference as they continue to be The Clear Choice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with internal engagement initiatives for Impact@KPMG under the People, Planet, Prosperity & Governance pillars
• Assist with tasks under the Career Development & Culture team including KPMG Education Trust Fund, Talent Mobility, etc
• Design and produce visuals using graphic design tools
• Support & coordinate photo/video shoots for branding purposes
• Assist with social media postings – Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn
• Assist with write-ups and other media-related preparation for the team
• Active involvement in People projects initiated by any of the PPC teams from time to time
• Perform other general administrative duties concerning event and program coordination

Training and development

As an intern, you would receive valuable job experience working in a professional services firm & receiving training and development in a fast-paced & high-performance environment. You will be coached and trained by multiple professionals across the firm.

Benefits

Aside from the attractive monthly allowance, as an intern at KPMG, you will also get the benefits such as below:

• Real-world Experience: KPMG internships provide a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and gain real-world experience before graduation.
• Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who can inspire and guide your internship and your career.
• Networking: Start growing your professional network by interacting with KPMG senior professionals and employees worldwide.
• Training: Participate in a consistent national training experience for Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Business Support Services interns at KPMG Lakehouse.
• Career Opportunities: Learn, work, and impress, and you may find yourself on the path to a full-time job offer.
• Global Internship Program: KPMG's award-winning Global Internship Program allows top college students to work abroad and see what it takes to be a global professional.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: KPMG values diversity and inclusion, allowing you to grow the career you want while being the individual you truly are.
• Professional Development: KPMG invests in your success with innovative career development programs.

Career progression

On its official website, KPMG Malaysia does offer a clear career progression that starts from the penultimate students to graduate to experienced professionals. To reach each step, there will be assessment and performance requirements that need to be fulfilled. When you work at KPMG, the company will support you in developing your skills and experience while working towards your professional qualifications.

Work-life balance

Although working in Big 4 companies is known to be very busy and probably will make you do a lot of overtime, you don't need to worry so much when you work here. It's because KPMG has provided flexible working time arrangements to maintain a good WLB (work-life balance) for its employees. For this role, you'll be placed in KPMG's office in Petaling Jaya where its regular working hours are from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Company culture

According to KPMG Malaysia’s website, the firm prioritizes building a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent to reach their full potential. KPMG believes that its success depends on the quality of its people. The firm's values are the foundation of everything they do and every action they take. KPMG is embedded in its Code of Conduct to which everyone subscribes. 

About you

To apply for this role, you need to meet the requirements below:

• Availability of 6 months and above
• Undergraduates who have completed their first two (2) years of Degree course in one of these fields, with preferably a CGPA of 3.2 or Second Upper - Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/ Business or related disciplines
• Excellent academic credentials, leadership qualities, and a good track record in extracurricular activities
• Knowledge in basic design skills- Canva, Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop or any other design tools
• Able to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines
• Initiative, good interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• home.kpmg/my/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/career-progression.html
• kpmg.com/my/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/kbs.html
• kpmgcampusinfo.com/campusbrochureseries/assets/internship_opportunities.pdf
• glassdoor.com/Benefits/KPMG-US-Benefits-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,7.htm
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/KPMG-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,13_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng