Associate Corporate Finance (M&A Advisory)

About KPMG Malaysia

KPMG is one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms. The six broad divisions that it specializes in are Audit, Assurance & Risk Consulting, Management Consulting, Deals Tax & Legal, KPMG Enterprise, Innovation, Solutions & Ventures, and Strategy. KPMG in Malaysia can be traced back to 1928, and today the firm has grown to be part of a leading global network of professional services firms. KPMG provides professional services in Audit, Tax, and Advisory across a wide range of industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors.

Your role

The Corporate Finance – M&A Advisory practice provides independent advisory services to clients on strategic acquisitions (buy-side) and divestments (sell-side).

Responsibilities

• Support engagement managers on day-to-day deal execution (both buy-side and sell-side transactions)
• Support senior management on deal origination activities, including conducting industry/sector/ company research, producing pricing analyses, developing pitch books, etc.

Training, development & rotations

KPMG values and recognizes the advantages that continuing education can offer to your development on a professional and personal level. Whether you will be working in audit, tax, advisory, or business support, it has a dedicated team of professionals in KPMG Business School ("KBS") who are responsible for overseeing the delivery of training programmes and supporting your learning requirements.

The KBS team will continue to explore new technologies, innovations, and learning methods with the support of the KPMG Global and Regional Learning and Development teams and KPMG professionals from around the world.

Compensation & benefits

KPMG recognizes that good benefits play an important role in attracting and retaining great people. So, it offers a strong combination of financial and non-financial benefits because everyone has different needs, and it offers a variety of benefits from which to choose. KPMG lets you create a program suited to you and your family's needs and offers a variety of optional coverage.

The pay for an Associate at KPMG ranges from 36000MYR to 42000 MYR annually.

Career progression

KPMG is committed to building future-proof skills, expertise, and innovation and equipping its people to grow their careers and make an impact with work that matters. As it defines shapes and builds a workplace fit for the future, it involves its people at every step

It recognizes the value of providing career growth opportunities for its people to expand their skill sets and knowledge through international experiences. As a result, KPMG strives to encourage and support its people to pursue an international assignment through the Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Work-life balance

KPMG's Graduate Program offers an excellent learning and development pathway that supports you with ongoing training, structured development programs, and dedicated mentors from one of its three flexible working hubs – home, office, or client. Thus awarding KPMG with the Graduates’ Choice Award 2021 for Accounting & Professional Services, Consulting, and Top 25 Preferred Employer.

Company culture 

At the heart of KPMG’s vibrant culture lies a set of core beliefs, that guide and unify its actions and behaviors. The Values are the foundation of everything it does and every action it takes. KPMG is committed to providing an environment that enables everyone to succeed – a safe space for people to bring their whole selves to work. The culture influences how it interacts with colleagues, clients, and the broader community. It believes the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to its people and clients.  

About you

The requirements and qualifications for the role are as follows :

• Degree in finance / economics / accounting / engineering
• Ideally, with some relevant experience (at least a year) in a technical role, e.g. from an investment bank or consulting firm
• Recent graduates with strong academic results and prior internships are viewed favorably
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. transaction structuring, financial modeling, financial statement review, etc) with good commercial acumen
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken)
• Motivated, driven, and enthusiastic.

How to apply

Once you’ve decided to start your KPMG career, you’ll need to submit your application by clicking the “Apply on employer site” button below. The recruitment process begins here :

• Application phase
• Abilities assessments
• Video interview
• Final stage – KPMG Launchpad
• Offer

Source

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/KPMG-Malaysia-Salaries-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,13_IN170.htm