KPMG
Who we are
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. KPMG delivers a range of audit, tax and advisory services across a range of industry groups. Our global network consists of over 135,000 people in member firms in around 140 countries. In Australia, around 4,800 people, including over 350 partners, work out of 13 separate offices.
More about us
KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services and offers industry insight to help organisations negotiate risks, and perform in dynamic and challenging business environments. Our Audit division provides independent services to help enhance the reliability of information prepared by clients for use by investors, creditors and other stakeholders in accordance with statutory requirements. Our Tax practitioners use indepth technical knowledge, and an understanding of how taxation fits into the broader business picture, to help clients across a wide spectrum of tax areas. Our Advisory professionals across a range of professional disciplines assist our clients respond to growth, performance, risk management and governance challenges.
Who we’re looking for
Our stakeholders – from clients to investors, governments to the public – have very high expectations of us. We respond by recruiting truly outstanding people, providing them with opportunities to grow and learn across a range of industries and work with clients within Australia and globally. We are looking for people who demonstrate the same values as our firm’s and who conduct their work with integrity. We seek people who demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, technical knowledge and problem solving ability.
A career at KPMG starts at different times for various people. Some start as vacationers while at university, while others join us as graduates or are hired laterally as qualified professionals.
Being LGBT, working here
Sexual orientation is a key focus for KPMG. We want to ensure all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, are attracted to work for KPMG and feel comfortable in their work environment. It is also about encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work and to celebrate diversity within our firm.
KPMG has shown commitment to this through the establishment of KGEN – KPMG's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employee Network. The network aims to support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees by providing an opportunity to meet other GLBT employees. The network encourages the sharing of ideas and experiences and provides a forum to discuss issues that may impact the work they do as KPMG staff. The network also acts as a means of informing KPMG's diversity agenda.
Insider Info
“Working with different clients, meeting people, developing a broad range of skills and being constantly challenged…these are some of the perks a career at KPMG can offer. I have worked in two different cities and two different divisions within KPMG and developed a range of skills through working on a variety of engagements.
KPMG is a challenging and diverse environment, and respect is a key feature. Within the constraints of the firm’s professional values, if you’re comfortable with who you are, you can be yourself knowing that diversity is valued at KPMG. You may find yourself in a challenging situation as attitudes change, but there is plenty of support and the firm is committed to changing attitudes and valuing diversity. I have had the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Melbourne office to establish KGEN, KPMG’s GLBT Employee Network and build that into my personal goals which has been a rewarding experience.”
Mark Kukanesan, Senior Advisor, KPMG
