2023/2024 KPMG Vacation Program – Accounting & Finance – External Audit

Get ready to start something big!

Passionate? Curious? Innovative? Join the club! Start achieving your career goals through the KPMG vacation program.

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change and drive growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.

Your opportunity

The KPMG vacation program is 4–8-week full-time program, open to students in the second last year of their degree.

Through our program, you will:

• Be immersed in day-to-day life at KPMG. You’ll learn about the work we do and how you can make an impact.
• Have the dedicated support of a buddy and performance development manager.
• Have access to learning through face-to-face workshops and online platforms.
• Gain real world experience before you graduate and potentially secure a graduate role at the end of the program!

About you

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. We look for people who align to our values, who are resilient, progressive thinkers who can bring a fresh perspective and communicate their ideas with passion.

To be eligible for our vacationer program you need to be in your penultimate (second last) year of study and be graduating in 2024.

Where could your degree take you?  

We're interested in you and your unique experiences and perspectives, not just your academic record or qualification. Regardless of your background, we’re dedicated to helping you grow your career and thrive with us. 

We have vacationer opportunities available in our External Audit division:

Accounting & Finance – External Audit

Grow your technical knowledge and skills in project management, data analytics and problem solving as you help our clients to assess business risk and improve systems and processes.

External audit plays a significant role in maintaining the confidence of capital markets and unlocking valuable insights for businesses. Audit Quality is fundamental to our purpose. You’ll use automation to streamline financial reporting or add value beyond the financial statement audit by providing assurance over other business drivers such as governance, risk, internal controls and KPIs.

About our recruitment process & key dates

Here’s what you can expect from our process:

• Online application — you’ll upload your CV and answer a few basic questions.
• Online assessments – you’ll be asked to attach your transcript and next you’ll complete two assessments. Both should take between 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
• Assessment centre — you’ll meet with someone from our Audit team for a 30-minute interview.
• Offer

And here are a few key dates and timeframes for your diary:

• Applications close – 25th June 2023
• 48 hours to complete your online assessment once you receive the invite.
• Assessments centre invites – 29th June 2023
• Outcomes – 10th July 2023
• Sydney Vacationer Program Dates:

      o 11th Dec – 8th Jan

      o 27th Nov – 8th Jan

• Vacation dates for other locations will be confirmed in interviews.

Additional information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact Talent Support Team - email: [email protected]

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.