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About KPMG Malaysia

KPMG is a multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four accounting organizations. The company offers three service lines: financial auditing, tax, and advising with over 236,000 workers and offices in 145 countries.

Your role

In this role, you will develop and execute Marketing and Corporate Communications (MARCOM) initiatives in support of KPMG's objectives and brand.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Digital Marketing, Branding, and Business Development teams in integrated marketing campaigns and projects with ATL, BTL, and TTL elements.
• Coordinate and execute firm events (physical and online). Responsibilities include vendor engagement, processing registration, speaker engagements, and project coordination.
• Coordinate and execute Public Relations initiatives, including developing media materials, organizing media events, monitoring news coverage, etc.
• Corporate communications: copywriting speeches, announcements, and articles; proofreading; contributing to the firm’s newsletters; producing content for social media marketing.
• Content marketing: produce marketing and communications collaterals to promote KPMG’s thought leadership and insights across all relevant channels, e.g. email, website, etc.
• Produce relevant monthly/periodic reports to contribute insights to the top management.
• Support special projects undertaken by the Head of Department that may require research, materials preparation, and project management.

Training and development

As an intern, you would receive valuable job experience working in a professional services firm & receiving training and development in a fast-paced & high-performance environment. You will be coached and trained by multiple professionals across the firm.

Benefits

Aside from the attractive monthly allowance, as an intern at KPMG, you will also get the benefits such as below:

• Real-world Experience: KPMG internships provide a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and gain real-world experience before graduation.
• Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who can inspire and guide your internship and your career.
• Networking: Start growing your professional network by interacting with KPMG senior professionals and employees worldwide.
• Training: Participate in a consistent national training experience for Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Business Support Services interns at KPMG Lakehouse.
• Career Opportunities: Learn, work, and impress, and you may find yourself on the path to a full-time job offer.
• Global Internship Program: KPMG's award-winning Global Internship Program allows top college students to work abroad and see what it takes to be a global professional.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: KPMG values diversity and inclusion, allowing you to grow the career you want while being the individual you truly are.
• Professional Development: KPMG invests in your success with innovative career development programs.

Career progression

On its official website, KPMG Malaysia does offer a clear career progression that starts from the penultimate students to graduate to experienced professionals. To reach each step, there will be assessment and performance requirements that need to be fulfilled. When you work at KPMG, the company will support you in developing your skills and experience while working towards your professional qualifications.

Work-life balance

Although working in Big 4 companies is known to be very busy and probably will make you do a lot of overtime, you don't need to worry so much when you work here. It's because KPMG has provided flexible working time arrangements to maintain a good WLB (work-life balance) for its employees.

Company culture

According to KPMG Malaysia’s website, the firm prioritizes building a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent to reach their full potential. KPMG believes that its success depends on the quality of its people. The firm's values are the foundation of everything they do and every action they take. KPMG is embedded in its Code of Conduct to which everyone subscribes. 

About you

To apply for this role, you need to meet the requirements below:

• Undergraduates who have completed their first two (2) years of Degree in relevant disciplines (Mass Communication/ Marketing/ Business Studies/ Administration/ Management or equivalent). Those with a CGPA of Second Upper and above would have an advantage.
• High proficiency in English, written and oral. Added proficiency in Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft M365 suite.
• Independent, self-motivated, detail-conscious, capable to multi-task and work with tight deadlines.
• Active in extra-curricular activities, with strong leadership qualities.
• Available for placement for a minimum of 3 months. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• home.kpmg/my/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/career-progression.html
• kpmg.com/my/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/kbs.html
• kpmgcampusinfo.com/campusbrochureseries/assets/internship_opportunities.pdf
• glassdoor.com/Benefits/KPMG-US-Benefits-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,7.htm
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/KPMG-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE2867.0,4_IL.5,13_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng