Professional Services

Singapore is host to MNCs from wide-ranging industries and geographies. According to the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2012” report, the nation was ranked as the easiest place in the world to do business for the sixth year running and this is attested by the wide-ranging industries based here.

Singapore’s strategic location offers companies enhanced market access in terms of physical connectivity and also through an extensive network of International Agreements. Singapore’s pro-business environment is further bolstered by a robust financial sector.  In fact, 44 per cent of companies have substantial APAC headquarters located in Singapore.  Emerging Asian MNCs that are starting to make their mark globally are also using Singapore as a springboard for growth.

Did you know?

• A strong base of MNCs from a wide-ranging industries and geographies has established regional or global headquarter functions in Singapore, aggregating sophisticated demand for Professional Services.
• Singapore’s labour force ranks No.1 in the world (BERI, 2011 Labour Force Evaluation Measure report).

KPMG

http://www.kpmg.com.sg

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. The independent member firms of the KPMG network operate in 155 countries and have more than 155,000 professionals worldwide. With a history in Singapore dating back to 1941, our local experience is complemented by knowledge from KPMG’s global network member firms. This translates into comprehensive and practical solutions no matter whether you operate locally, regionally or globally.

KPMG has one of the longest established scholarship programmes in the professional services sector since 1987. KPMG is honoured to be selected by the Singapore Government to be one of the participating organisations to take part in the Singapore-Industry Scholarship since 2012.

Scholars are KPMG’s valued talent pipeline. Apart from a comprehensive developmental pathway with maximum exposure, KPMG is committed to build a close-knitted community of scholars and be the envy of all. Scholars will enjoy opportunities to work towards achieving their personal best in audit, tax and advisory services. Mentors will be assigned, and scholars will be able to work in different areas of the business while still in university. They will also get extensive exposure across industries through assignments and client engagements.

Potential Career Path:

SgIS scholars who join KPMG can look forward to professional development and lifelong learning throughout the course of their career in the firm. Scholars are assigned to KPMG’s Audit, Tax or Advisory based on their ability and area of interest. KPMG’s internship programme provides scholars with a unique opportunity to work closely with a team of experienced professionals and work on client projects across various sectors and industries. Scholars can expect a monitored career path which includes a fast track programme which promotes a flexibility in career management and opportunities in leading internal projects and overseas secondments.

Preferred Courses of Study:

• All courses (excluding Dentistry, Medicine and other healthcare-related disciplines)