2022 Impact Assurance Graduate - Wellington (Feb 2022)

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

KPMG IMPACT helps governments, businesses, and investors develop new ways of working that fulfil their purpose and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so that all of New Zealand’s diverse communities can thrive and prosper. The specific engagemens the team works on are hugely diverse and can involve areas such as greenhouse gas emissions & carbon accounting, various ESG reporting frameworks, green financing & investing, product life-cycle assessments, and more! 

Can IMPACT fuel your future? Definitely if you:

• Want to help solve today’s extraordinary environmental and social challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s uncertainties.
• Are passionate for all things sustainability, as being part of the KPMG IMPACT team means you’ll be working exclusively on sustainability-related assurance engagements.
• Want to join a team of passionate subject matter experts as well as the support of our global whānau, which includes more than 800 experts sharing solutions across 60 countries.

Day to day you will:

• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for ESG efficiencies and process improvement to Managers and Partners
• Assist in producing client deliverables, including attendance at meetings
• Undertake strategic analysis
• Identify business and assurance risks
• Assess effectiveness of client processes and controls

What you'll bring to our team:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. commerce, engineering, law, science)
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organisation / time management skills
• The ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative and inclusive team approach

As a Graduate at KPMG you will:

• Meet your whole cohort, your buddy and complete a jam packed two day induction
• Attend Grad Camp, our culturally immersive induction held in a marae
• Join the social club at KPMG and attend activities like skiing, boat trips and mini golf
• Meet with the L&D team to prepare a further study plan and how it will fit around your work
• Make connections for life and work on some amazing engagements
• Fuel New Zealand’s prosperity by doing work that matters

Life at KPMG

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance
• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
• Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
• Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
• Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. We strive to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability and our inclusive culture promotes the development of our people nationwide.

To be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, you should be a New Zealand citizen/resident or Australian citizen / permanent resident; or alternatively you must hold a valid work visa for New Zealand. Please check the New Zealand Immigration website for the most up to date information.

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