KPMG
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Assistant Auditor (Former Employee) – Cairo, ON – 21 April 2017
kpmg is the biggest school in the world in accounting and auditing it is the the first work i joined but it is mandatory for me to work as auditor because of the unemployment in egypt is high and i love the finance since i was in faculty of business but i didn't find the chance to work in it. The hardest thing in job was the long hours in work and no over time paid for me and one day holiday means no social life
Pros
no free lunches
Cons
long hours with no over time
Professional firm; highly competitive and politically harsh culture
Senior Manager (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 13 April 2017
Professional firm with similar competing environment as most firms; more independent performance rather than team based performance; highly competitive environment; strict hierarchy
Pros
reputation, professionalism in employees, highly intelligent workforce;
Cons
inflexible, politically competitive and independent performance culture
fast learning environment allows you to keep up the most up to date industry knowledge
SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL INDUSTRY (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 6 April 2017
work closely with industry financial experts in a fast paced environment;
encourage everyday learning;
provide various professional training;
expose to mega clients.
encourage everyday learning;
provide various professional training;
expose to mega clients.
Free Food and Kind Co-workers
Office Assistant (Former Employee) – Vancouver, BC – 4 April 2017
I was only a work experience student but I was still treated with respect and co-workers were very polite and inquire about my day etc. I learned more about how to navigate the little happenings of the office, such as the catering for clients. I also learned of their incentive program where you could give points out to people who helped you out, which would accumulate to prizes through the KPMG points system, and you could get prizes ranging from gift cards to vacations.
Pros
Free coffee, and occasionally free lunch
Cons
Not much variation
Nice company, but very impersonal.
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Toronto – 20 March 2017
I was a temp and treated like one. Paid very little per hour and only given 25 hours per week. Bosses worked remotely so it was very lonely for me. Ultimately, I was glad to leave the contract.
Pros
Quiet, Professional
Cons
Very Aggressive Managers.
Enjoyed the office atmosphere - friendly and supportive staff
Receptionist/Office Assistant (Former Employee) – Richmond, BC – 9 March 2017
When I started, the company was called Peat Marwick! I found the Richmond branch partners to be very good to work with. I learned a lot and felt appreciated. I only left because I was expecting my first child and I became a full time stay at home mum for the next 25 years!
Big 4 firm
Tax Technician (Former Employee) – Vancouver, BC – 24 February 2017
Typical big 4 culture. Work hard but lots of exposures to different companies and industries. It depends on your team and your managers which dictates the culture.
Pros
Big clients lots to learn
Cons
Focuses on specific tasks of a particular file
Highly professional and qualified work environment
Senior Associate (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 10 February 2017
KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to public and private businesses, government organizations and not-for-profit organizations across 155 countries.
fun place to work the people are great to work with.
Payroll Specialist (Former Employee) – university ave – 31 January 2017
Good company to work there are no boring moments in my 9months contract at KPMG there is always some thing to do. I learned a lot from my placement like doing a payroll for salaried employees, benefit, bonuses.
Pros
Free lunches sometimes
Cons
12 to 1pm
Professional environment and great benefits
Desk side Support Analyst (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 27 January 2017
- Very professional environment
- Great benefits and work life balance
- Flexible options for skills development
- Friendly and approachable leadership
- Great benefits and work life balance
- Flexible options for skills development
- Friendly and approachable leadership
CHEO Lottery Clerk at KPMG - flexible and accommodating workplace
CHEO Lottery Clerk (Former Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 3 January 2017
While I was hired by KPMG, I only held a temporary/casual position with the company for a few months. This job was very unique, as it is only created to help KPMG manage the CHEO lottery. Flexibility is required. My manager and co-workers were very friendly and hard-working. The hardest part of the job was staying focused while working on tedious, repetitive tasks.
The perfect fit
Tax Manager (Current Employee) – Burnaby, BC – 15 November 2016
Best and brightest professionals, provide growth opportunity, great benefits. The people are incredible, supportive, friendly and down to earth. The best part of the job is when your client understands what you are talking about and happy about the resolutions.
Challenging and fast-paced work environment
Senior consultant/data scientist (Current Employee) – Amsterdam – 10 October 2016
Stimulating work environment. Work with a very talented group of colleagues to tackle challenging topics in data science. Plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and apply them at work.
Pros
talented group of colleagues
Cons
long hours
Excelent international organisation to work and learn
Senior Associate (Former Employee) – Oman – 26 September 2016
Got experience of Oil & Gas, Banking, Manufacturing and Insurance sector.
Got Exceptional performer of the year bonus,
Got ACCA Membership status.
Learning of International Audit Methodology (KAM)
Got Exceptional performer of the year bonus,
Got ACCA Membership status.
Learning of International Audit Methodology (KAM)
Pros
An International Organisation to work with.
Good mid size company
Billing & Project Management Administrator (EMT) (Former Employee) – Calgary, AB – 7 September 2016
Good company, very friendly environment, very busy, but great place for life and work balance. Good management that provide you with opportunity to grow.