Summary: The Audit Polytechnic Graduate Associate position is part of KPMG's Career Catalyst Programme for Polytechnics, a 12-month apprenticeship designed for fresh polytechnic graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience in audit practices, receive mentorship, and have access to professional qualification courses fully sponsored by KPMG. This program offers a pathway to a career in auditing or the opportunity to pursue further education and other roles within KPMG. Graduates will work with diverse clients and industries, enhancing their skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in audits by understanding client businesses and preparing audit work papers.
- Carry out audit planning and ensure sufficiency of audit evidence.
- Utilize technology and data analytics in the audit process.
- Collaborate with teams to present audit conclusions.
- Engage in professional qualification courses sponsored by KPMG.
Key Skills:
- Diploma in Accountancy from a local polytechnic.
- Interest in starting a career with a professional services firm.
- Aspiration to become an auditor practitioner.
- Willingness to learn and strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with good analytical skills.
- Availability to work full-time for 12 months starting from July 2026.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Singapore
Country: Singapore
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Are you a fresh polytechnic graduate who has not decided on your field of study in university? Do you know you can also be a professional Audit practitioner? Read on to find out how you can chart a different path from your peers!
KPMG's Career Catalyst Programme for Polytechnics (C2P2) is a 12-month apprenticeship programme which allows you to start your career with our Audit practices. You will learn from real-world experts and gain experience needed to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. You will also have access to opportunities to work with clients across different industries. Concurrently, we will enroll you in professional qualification courses, fully sponsored by KPMG, to elevate your skills and maximise your learnings. To set you up for success, a mentor will be assigned to provide support and guidance!
After completion of the apprenticeship programme, you may choose to continue your career with KPMG; further professional qualification courses will continue to be fully sponsored by the firm. Alternatively, you may graduate from this programme and pursue a degree/your other passions or even try out other functions in KPMG.
This programme is designed with you in mind to provide you with options so you may further your career the best way possible!
So what are you waiting for? Come join us now and own every opportunity at KPMG in Singapore!
Audit Function
The Audit team is structured along five lines of businesses, each addressing the unique demands of a key industry cluster in the marketplace. Each line of business is further divided into sectors as a means to effectively organize technical and industry knowledge and dedicated teams to address the unique industry demands of the marketplace.
Diversified Industrials & Infrastructure
Manufacturing Distribution & Trading | Shipping, Marine & Offshore Marine | Building & Construction | Transport & Logistics | Diversified Industries | Energy & Natural Resources | Power & Utilities
Technology, Life Sciences and Aviation
Airlines | Telecommunication | Technology | E-commerce | Software & Business Services | Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Financial Services
Retail Banking | Wholesale Banking | Private Banking | Insurance | Investment Management and Funds | Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate, Consumer & Tourism
Real Estate | Investment Management | Hospitality & Tourism | Retail | Food & Beverage | Consumer Products | Healthcare | Education | Media & Entertainment
US Audit
US-listed firms in technology, e-commerce, digital payments, electronics, and energy sectors etc.
You will work in teams to acquire an in-depth understanding of our client's business, carrying out audits based on audit planning, prepare appropriate audit work papers, understanding the relationships between objectives of the audit sections and the need for the sufficiency of audit evidence, as well as presentation of the conclusions. Immense in the complex yet exciting world where there are endless opportunities to learn new things and be exposed to different industries. Learn how technology is applied in the audit through data analytics, visualisation of audit results and use of cutting-edge audit software and tools.
KPMG in Singapore invites highly motivated and dynamic polytechnic graduates to join our growing audit practice.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Accountancy from a local polytechnic
- Interest to start a career with a professional services firm
- Aspiration to be an auditor practitioner
- Exhibit willingness to learn and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and good analytical skills
- Available to work full-time for 12 months starting from July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.
