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SA/AM - Financial Management (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
SA/AM - Financial Management
Grade
Experienced
Department
Financial Management (Management Consulting)
Descriptions
The Financial Management practice is a part of KPMG Management Consulting. In Financial Management we improve effectiveness and efficiency of the finance function, and the value finance functions deliver to the business. Working within the Financial Management team will provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience target operating model design and implementation, finance transformation, enterprise performance management, process improvement and change management skills, all of which are invaluable in today’s marketplace. Our go to market approach is business-focused and our solutions are developed around client issues. Specific Service Offerings include: - Integrated Finance Transformation - Finance function vision and strategy, Finance Target Operating Model (TOM), Finance organization design, finance business partnering. - Shared Services and Global Business Service - Development of SSC and GBS (assessment, design, and implementation) and the improvement of SSC and GBS' processes and efficiency - Enterprise Performance Management - Performance reporting, cost accounting & management, planning, budgeting & forecasting, cash & working capital management. - Efficient Finance Operations - Finance function, cost & process optimization, review & benchmarking, lean finance, quality close & integrated reporting
Responsibilities
- Help execute day-to-day activities of Advisory engagements including business process analysis, future state process design, data and business case analysis, and provide recommendations in the areas of process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. - Involve in validation and verification exercises. - Assist with the creation of proposals and other business development activities. - To assist Managers and Directors in carrying out Financial Advisory Services assignments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance/Business Management from an accredited college/university and/or professional qualification such as ACCA/ICAEW/CPA, etc. - For candidates without the above qualification, experience in relevant industry (Finance/Business) will also be considered. - 1-3 years’ experience for Senior Associate position or 4-6 years’ experience for Assistant Manager. - Proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel (including Macro), and MS Word. Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform will be an advantage. - Excellent communication and writing skills. - Energetic, analytical, hardworking, and willing to learn.
Associate – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (Penang)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Associate – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services
Grade
Graduate
Department
Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (Penang)
Descriptions
KPMG, a place where bold, new ideas are welcome and dedication is rewarded, is made up of outstanding people with a broad range of interests, talents and motivations. We invite you to join our team in Penang and to experience the KPMG difference as we continue to be The Clear Choice to our clients from every sector of business and industry imaginable. Aspiring to be an Employer of Choice, we create an atmosphere in which our employees will be inspired to excel. To this end, KPMG Penang office is seeking highly motivated and results oriented individuals to fuel our growth and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS) provides a range of corporate governance advisory, enterprise risk management, internal auditing and controls compliance services built upon our clear understanding of business issues and opportunities. We help our clients optimize their risk management, control and governance processes to manage risks while identifying and pursuing important opportunities to enhance business.
Responsibilities
Acting as engaging team member in conducting assignments and supporting the engagement-in-charge in delivering the services contracted for, this includes but not limited to the following: - Identify and evaluate significant risks and internal controls for the areas being audited; - Conduct assessments of risks as part of the audit process in the assigned areas including discussion with the risk owners and review the effectiveness of the Risk Management process and documentation; and - Draft audit reports that describe the result of audit highlighting all exceptions, root causes and other deficiencies and to recommend corrective actions with consideration of adding value to improve the internal control system, operational effectiveness and efficiency. Support business development activities such as proposal writing and presentation.
Requirements
- A recognize degree in Accounting or equivalent with at least a CGPA of 3.20 or Second class upper classification and/ or a Professional Accounting qualification. Those who are currently pursuing are recognized Professional Accounting are also encouraged to apply. - Excellent academic credentials, leadership qualities anda good track record in extra curricular activities - A self-starter and must be a team player - Initiative, good interpersonal, analytical and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team - High analytical and rationalization ability - Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written - Willing to travel
Senior Executive - Legal - RMD (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Senior Executive - Legal - RMD
Grade
Experienced
Department
Risk Management Department
Descriptions
KPMG Malaysia Risk Management Department (RMD): - Assists the Firm’s Risk Management Partner and Ethics & Independence Partner in implementing and facilitating compliance with KPMG policies and procedures, Systems of Quality Management, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) by-laws and other relevant applicable regulations - Liaise with all parts of the business as necessary on compliance with KPMG risk management and Systems of Quality Management policies and procedures - Facilitates the ongoing development and review of risk management initiatives to assist KPMG Malaysia’s effort in improving its quality, risk and compliance initiatives
Responsibilities
- Review and provide input to engagement contract terms based on KPMG risk management policies and applicable laws - Be a resource for others on applicable law, regulations, policies and procedures - Liaise with professional services team, where necessary external client or external legal counsel - Initiate timely implementation of related policies and procedures impacting engagement contract and compliance with laws and regulations to meet the fast-changing business needs. The expected outcome includes standard legal terms, document templates, guidance and procedures - Assist in internal risk management awareness development plans - Handle briefing and guidance (including face-to-face briefing/training) on related risk management areas from time to time to stakeholders across functions and levels - Assist in the development and management of internal knowledge management databases for contracting and legal, including the use of intranet and software applications
Requirements
- A Bachelor’ s degree in Law or relevant discipline from a recognized university - 4 years’ relevant working experience in the areas of law, legal and compliance, contracting or corporate conveyancing - Strong inter-personal skills, has high self-initiative, resourceful, attentive to detail, commitment to working as a team to achieve overall goals and objective - Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft applications - Has high self-initiative, resourceful, strong analytical skills, attentive to detail and an excellent command of written and spoken English - Able to handle communication that demonstrates high professionalism with all levels including management level and external parties - Candidates should be comfortable as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and conduct hands-on review of legal and policy documentation - The ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality is critical - Eager to learn and seek knowledge in order to highlight shortcomings and recommend possible improvements to the existing approach - Highly adaptable to changing circumstances and environment and able to work under tight deadlines if necessary - Manage training, briefing or discussion on related topics with audience from management to external parties
Associate – ESG Assurance (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Associate – ESG Assurance
Grade
Graduate
Department
Corporate Solution and Innovation
Descriptions
KPMG in Malaysia provides audit, tax, and advisory services. Established in 1928, not only is our firm one of the oldest in Malaysia, but also the oldest KPMG firm in the Asia Pacific region. With approximately over 2000 staff positioned in 8 offices nationwide, our goal is turning knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join a renowned, fast-paced and professional organization with good career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Assurance typically involves assessing and providing independent verification of a company’s ESG practices, disclosures, data, and performance. Overview of the job scope by an ESG Assurance professional may involve the following: - Assessment and verification: Reviewing a company ESG reports, policies, data, and practices to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. - Data Analysis: Analyzing data related to environmental data, social responsibility, and corporate governance to evaluate its accuracy, relevance, and consistency. - Stakeholder engagement: Engaging with various stakeholders, including the company’s management, data process owners, investors, regulators, supplies, where required, to gather input and feedback. - Reporting: Responsible for producing ESG Assurance reports, which may be published and used by stakeholders to make informed decisions. - Recommendations: Required to offer recommendations for improvement in a company’s ESG practices based on their assessment. - Compliance: Engaged to assess a company’s compliance with ESG standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Integrated Reporting Framework (IR), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) or the International Sustainability Standards Board’s IFRS S1 and S2. - Continues monitoring: Continuously be engaged and monitor a company’s ESG performance and provide updated assessments year by year. Regulatory compliance: Stay up to date with evolving ESG regulations and requirements to ensure that the company’s practices are aligned accordingly. Overall, the goal of ESG Assurance is to build trust among stakeholders by ensuring accurate ESG reporting and encouraging responsible business practices that consider the environmental and social impacts of a company’s operations.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited university, be it accounting and finance or sustainability academic focus. - Efficient, highly effective work ethic - able to work in a fast-paced environment; - Ability to work in 3 or more projects at one time; averaging 3 projects at one time; - Ability to work in and contribute to the effective delivery of project deliverables, outputs, and support the growth of project team members; - Ability to analyze regional and client sustainability data as well as information, create interesting and engaging findings, and present the information in a concise manner; - Ability to support Project Manager in conducting sustainability trainings at the most senior levels (executive management teams and boards); - Ability to support in client interviews and catalyze engaging conversations with stakeholders); - Highly proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the internet; - Fluent in English – reading, speaking, writing.
Tax Consulting Assistant - Transfer Pricing (Penang)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Tax Consulting Assistant - Transfer Pricing
Grade
Graduate
Department
Global Transfer Pricing
Descriptions
KPMG’s Global Transfer Pricing Services is a team of professionals dedicated to providing clients with effective transfer pricing planning, documentation and dispute resolution solutions. We assist clients in developing commercially and fiscally viable transfer pricing policies and our dedicated team of professionals in experienced in the Malaysian and OECD transfer pricing guidelines and associated requirements. We work closely with our clients to create and implement robust transfer pricing methodologies to meet their business goals and local tax authorities’ expectations.
Responsibilities
- Assist to prepare transfer pricing documentation and reports. - Computation of financial ratios and revised tax computations. - Support the team in proposal writing and development of presentation materials. - Assists to prepare analysis and other information for submission to the tax authorities during tax audits.
Requirements
- A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Economics/Accounting/Finance. - Possess good oral and written communication skills. - Must be able to work independently as well as in a team. - Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Tax Consultant - Transfer Pricing (Penang)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Tax Consultant - Transfer Pricing
Grade
Experienced
Department
Global Transfer Pricing
Descriptions
KPMG’s Global Transfer Pricing Services is a team of professionals dedicated to providing clients with effective transfer pricing planning, documentation and dispute resolution solutions. We assist clients in developing commercially and fiscally viable transfer pricing policies and our dedicated team of professionals in experienced in the Malaysian and OECD transfer pricing guidelines and associated requirements. We work closely with our clients to create and implement robust transfer pricing methodologies to meet their business goals and local tax authorities’ expectations.
Responsibilities
- Providing transfer pricing services to clients. - Assists management with building and maintaining relationships with tax authorities and clients. - Assist management with timely completion of projects. - Analyse financial and economic data for transfer pricing planning and tax audit defence. - Support management in the preparation of firms’ internal and external trainings and workshops.
Requirements
- A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Economics/Accounting/Finance or a member of a recognized professional accounting/taxation body. - Minimum of 2 to 3 years direct experience in transfer pricing. - Must be analytical, self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task and work independently. - Must be a team player to work in a robust team of multi-disciplinary professionals. - Must be able to assist in research to support project and practice development works, presentations, and proposal development. - Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
M&A Advisory (CF) (Experienced) (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
M&A Advisory (CF) (Experienced)
Grade
Experienced
Department
Corporate Finance
Descriptions
The Corporate Finance – M&A Advisory practice provides independent advisory services to clients on strategic acquisitions (buy side) and divestments (sell side).
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead day-to-day deal execution, from marketing phase through to negotiations and legal completion - Responsible for stakeholder management, i.e. clients, other advisors, bidders, targets, etc - Directly support deal origination, including generating prospects, developing pitch books and delivering proposals - Responsible for all client and engagement acceptance matters - Directly support other initiatives in relation eminence building, go-to-market activities, etc.
Requirements
- Degree and/or professional qualification in finance / accounting / economics / engineering / CFA - More than 6 years of relevant experience from an investment bank or accounting / consulting firm - Successfully completed transactions from start to end, with a deep understanding of process and deal issues - Strong analytical skills, i.e. transaction structuring, financial modelling / valuation, financial statement review, synergies analyses, etc. - Strong command of language (both written and spoken), with the ability storyboard and articulate effectively. Mandarin abilities (at business level) is an added advantage - Strong commercial acumen, with good understanding of business and industry dynamics - Motivated, have a strong sense of ownership, and able to lead teams with a “commit, not comply” principle
Internship - Actuarial (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Internship - Actuarial
Grade
Internship
Department
Actuarial
Descriptions
In today’s world, audit is no longer just about compliance. It is about cutting edge and risk based methodologies and knowing what is happening in the outside world. Our Assurance practice helps add value to clients through audit, management assurance, advisory, information risk management, and actuarial services. Integrity, quality and independence are the building blocks of KPMG’s approach. Fundamental to a risk-based audit approach, we understand the way our clients run their businesses and drive their performances and the way this impacts their financial statements. KPMG’s extensive experience and proprietary tools have enabled us to provide seamless service to clients across industry sectors and geographical boundaries.
Responsibilities
Under this function, our interns will acquire these competencies: - Understanding of insurance liabilities valuation which includes the assumptions setting, application of methodologies and computation of reserves and local regulatory requirements which mainly cover the following aspects: - Valuation basis in accordance with RBC Framework issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, European Embedded Value (EEV), International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), SoX audit which covers financial reporting controls relating to technical reserving process, Solvency II requirements and Insurance Group Directives (IGD) - Hands-on experience on actuarial fieldwork in the area of audit and advisory - Hands-on experience on actuarial analytical work, preparation of technical reports and PowerPoint slides.
Requirements
- Undergraduates who have completed their first two (2) years’ of Degree course with preferably a CGPA of 3.2 or Second Upper - Actuarial Science - Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written - Active in extra-curricular activities, with strong leadership qualities - Placements for the period of minimum 12 weeks to 6 months.
Assistant Manager-Corporate Income Tax (KDN ACDC) (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Assistant Manager-Corporate Income Tax (KDN ACDC)
Grade
Experienced
Department
KPMG Delivery Network
Descriptions
The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability. Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential. Role Summary: Kuala Lumpur is the host to KPMG’s Delivery Network’s ASPAC Compliance Delivery Centre (‘’ACDC’’), which offers tax compliance services in ASPAC. The team is culturally diverse, comprising of many different nationalities, backgrounds and skills. ACDC offers end-to-end compliance support for clients and is powered by advanced technology and automation, robust processes and a highly skilled team of client centric professionals. Be part of this exciting journey within KPMG to support in their expansion of compliance services across the region. ACDC works closely with KPMG’s Global Tax leaders to translate business requirements into a clear global delivery strategy for delivery centers that supports the needs of global KPMG solutions, including but not limited to, Tax Re imagined. It also creates and operates an inter operable, seamlessly integrated network of Global Delivery Centers to enable globally consistent delivery. The world of global tax compliance for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing, and KPMG is changing its delivery model to seize the opportunity. Large MNCs have consolidated their compliance operations into a handful of in-house global/regional locations supporting their hundreds of specialty services units worldwide to drive efficiencies. However, tax compliance has become heavily dependent on technology, and MNCs will need to significantly invest in technology to optimize their costs of compliance. Alternatively, they can outsource their compliance to a provider that has the global expertise and can scale its technology investment costs, while offering an efficient delivery model that optimizes integrated centralization the way MNCs have already demonstrated, while integrating it with local SMEs where appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Review of corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in the ASPAC region, including all required schedules and ensuring submission within statutory deadlines - Manage diverse team members and maintain a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client services across a portfolio of clients - Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance. - Providing guidance and support, maintaining communication with team members on progress. - Collaborate with a team member of tax professional to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. - Lead the meeting with internal and external stakeholders. - Review and preparation as circumstances dictate of centralized delivery of compliance requirements across multiple services such as Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Statutory Financial Statements, WHT, and other compliance filings. - Assist in reviewing reports and schedules using technology tools that will be delivered to client and member firm. - Act as a liaison between client, external local auditors and member firm - Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client and member firm and identifying business development opportunities. - Support transformation initiatives to enable technology adoption across new and existing processes - Support transitioning new clients onboard per standard process and technology. - Other ad hoc requests required to manage client service.
Requirements
- A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Computer Science / Data Sciences / Economics or a member of a recognized professional accounting /taxation body. - Candidate with minimum 4+ years of experience. - Candidate with audit and/ or financial statement experience will have an advantage. - Relevant data/ business analyst experience valued. - Must be accountable, analytical, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task and work independently. - Must be a team player to work in a robust team of multi-disciplinary professionals. - Familiar with working in a fast-paced environment - Good presentation, oral and written communication skills. - Ability to interact effectively with people. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables. - Technology transformation experience is an asset - Fluent English language skills. Ability to converse in Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese or other languages is an added advantage.
Communications Executive / Senior Executive (Petaling Jaya)
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2024
Position Details
Job Title
Communications Executive / Senior Executive
Grade
Experienced
Department
Growth (Marcom/Markets/KM)
Descriptions
Develop and execute Corporate Communications and Public Relations initiatives in support of KPMG's objectives and brand values.
Responsibilities
• Devise effective PR strategies and assist in driving media activities to maximize the firm’s publicity and branding. This entails fostering strong relationships with members of the media, pitching interviews, coordinating events/ press conferences, developing key messaging and speakers briefing notes. • News coverage monitoring, analyzing, and reporting. Proactive in identifying trending issues to enrich the firm’s communications content calendar. • Construct and draft internal and external communications including speeches, press releases, byline articles, blogs, newsletters, etc. • Content development for websites, newsletters, social media, and copywriting for advertisements and video production – with editing and proofreading duties. • Identify and coordinate potential speaking opportunities at relevant conferences, seminars and exhibitions to promote KPMG’s thought leadership. • Collaborate with the creative team on design of any communications material, and with the digital marketing team to amplify messaging across digital platforms. • Support special Corporate Affairs projects undertaken by the Head of Department that may require research, materials preparation, and project management.
Requirements
• BSc/BA in Mass Communications/ Marketing/ Journalism/ Business or equivalent (minimum Second Class and above). • For Senior Executive level, 3 to 4 years’ proven experience in public relations, marketing or similar role. • For Executive level, minimum 2 years’ proven experience in public relations, marketing or similar role. • Has an established relationship with the media, and a proven track record of delivering successful PR campaigns. • Strong command of the English language, oral and written. Proficiency in Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage. Proficiencies: • Experience in PR/Communications agency is an advantage. • Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable as a public speaker. • Ability to negotiate, organize and possess an eye for detail. • Ability to work in a team or individually with minimal supervision and perform under pressure. • Self-motivated, detail conscious, capable to multi-task and work with tight deadlines. • Experience with digital marketing, social media, content marketing is a plus. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI would be an advantage.