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Your road to becoming a successful professional at KPMG

Part I of the qualifying exam takes place in January of the year after CTA was completed successfully.

Part II of the qualifying exam takes place 18 months into your training contract.

What does KPMG do?KPMG is a global network of professional services firms whose aim is to turn understanding of information, industries and business trends into value for our clients.

What is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA)?To succeed in business these days, you need to ensure that your practical experience is as all-encompassing as your theoretical knowledge. Chartered Accountants qualify through a process of studying followed by a three-year training contract. It is for this reason that Chartered Accountants are so highly regarded and respected, no matter which industry you are considering.

Chartered Accountants are required to have specialised knowledge of Tax, Accountancy, Financial Management, Corporate Governance and Internal Controls to name a few, making them very valuable to any business that aims to be successfully managed and controlled.

Qualifying, and then working as a Chartered Accountant requires a willingness to continuously learn, grow and challenge oneself. Leadership, people skills, an inquiring mind, professionalism, integrity and a solid sense of

What attributes do I need?

• Strong communication skills

• Be a team player and be willing to learn from others

• Possess an ability to overcome obstacles and setbacks

What is a professional?A professional is a person engaged in a paid occupation, especially one that requires a formal qualification. This individual is disciplined, has high standards and generally possess business-like attributes. A professional is relentless, pedantic and is always striving to find ways to better their work.

Does KPMG provide bursaries?KPMG currently has a bursary scheme in place in order to assist successful applicants with their financial needs while studying. The amount varies depending on each individual’s circumstances, but generally fees for tuition, books and residence are considered.

There is a requirement that students on the bursary scheme achieve certain academic requirements annually, and students need to be studying at a SAICA accredited university.

Students who have qualified for, and then accepted, a KPMG bursary are required to complete their training contract at KPMG.

PurposeKPMG is a successful global firm with an

impressive past and a solid future. We have strong shared values, and do important work

that matters in the world.

ChallengeOur people love a challenge an enjoy solving

problems, working and learning from each other on ever-changing and stimulating projects.

LearningWe are renowned for offering the best career

and personal development, through formal and informal means.

ProgressThis is a place where high-performing

individuals achieve their ambitions, and where careers and benefits are fully tailored around

the individual.How do I become a

Chartered Accountant?In order to become a Chartered Accountant, you will need to enrol for a three-year BCom accounting degree, or equivalent, at a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) accredited tertiary educational institution. After graduating, you will need to complete the Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA) before entering into a training contract with a Registered Training Office (RTO). During your training contract you will write two Qualifying Exams before registering as a Chartered Accountant (SA). This process usually takes seven years to complete.

Always be punctual.

Don’t skip class.

Grace under pressure.

Work hard, play hard.

Turn your blood blue.

Minimum 1 year full

time

36 months full time

Always be punctual.

Don’t skip class.

Grace under pressure.

Work hard, play hard.

Turn your blood blue.

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FINISH

YOUR ROAD TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL AT KPMG

Matric with University entrance with Maths, English (Accountancy optional)

Matric

Post graduate, B.Com Honours (Accountancy), CTA, PGDA or equivalent

Postgraduate

UndergraduateUndergrad: Bcom (Acc), Bus.(Acc), Bcompt (Acc) or equivalent

Training contract / Articles (3 years) with a firm of Chartered Accountants or in Commerce & Industry

Training

Two Board ExamsTwo final qualifying exams (ITC and APC / Board Exams)

Register as a CA(SA)At the end of your third year, you register with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Minimum 3 years full

time

Can I only join KPMG if I am studying to be a Chartered Accountant?KPMG is a professional services firm. We have graduate programmes within Audit, Tax and Advisory.

How do I apply to KPMG?All applications to KPMG must be submitted on our website: www.joinkpmg.co.za.

A list of KPMG offices in South Africa and their contact details can also be found on the website.AUDIT

External Audit CA (SA)We offer a SAICA training contract with an Assurance elective. This offers you the opportunity to achieve your Chartered Accountant qualification with a broad understanding of both business and finance.

TAXKPMG provides business oriented tax advice to our clients. Our Tax graduate programme ensures that you cultivate the ability to identify, develop and implement tax-based strategies tailored to your clients’ individual business needs. KPMG offers a two year contract.

ADVISORYInternal AuditOur Internal Audit programme is designed to teach you about corporate governance, enterprise risk management, performance auditing and regulatory compliance and sustainability services. KPMG offers a two year training programme.

Deal AdvisoryOur graduate programme is a two-year training programme which allows you to gain experience with a wide range of assignments and environments. KPMG offers you opportunities to study, learn and grow rapidly over the two-year period.

Technology AdvisoryOur Technology Advisory & Consulting graduate programme is designed to teach you how to provide clients with detailed Technology Advisory & Consulting knowledge, in rapidly evolving technology, underpinned by an understanding of the wider business implications. KPMG offers a permanent position.

Actuarial ConsultingOur actuarial consulting programme provides a supportive study programme designed to help you balance work and studies, pass your exams and gain the technical, professional and business knowledge to qualify as an actuary and be an outstanding consultant. KPMG offers a permanent position.

ForensicsThe KPMG Forensic Internship is a three-year programme aimed at developing quality Forensic Professionals with relevant technical and practical knowledge, skills and attributes across all of our service lines.

Management ConsultingOur graduates will be afforded the opportunity to gain consulting experience in any one or more of the consulting business units, through a defined graduate programme including practical on the job client experience. KPMG offers a permanent position.

Contact:Chanel GouwsGraduate RecruitmentE: chanel.gouws@kpmg.co.zaT: 011 647-7111

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