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Private Enterprise (E50), Mid-Year Internship 2025

Function(s):  Corporate Services
Work Type:  Internship
Job Categories:  Interns
Start Date for Applications:  22 Feb 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

 

First established in 1995, the E50 Awards recognises local, privately held companies who have contributed to economic development in Singapore and abroad. It is jointly organised by The Business Times and KPMG, and supported by the Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Business Federation and Singapore Exchange Limited. The E50 Awards is sponsored by OCBC Bank.

 

As an intern, you will get the opportunity, but not limited to: 

  • To assist multiple companies in preparing their business cases to be submitted for the qualitative assessment
  • Gain an understanding of the local enterprise marketplace and an opportunity to better appreciate different industry nuances
  • If requested by the company, you may assist them in the preparation for the presentation to the panel of judges during their face-to-face interviews

 

What do you need to do?

Upon allocation of company: 

  • Research the allocated companies’ background
  • Prepare outline for business case 
  • Arrange meeting with the allocated companies
  • Prepare questions and list of information required and email them in advance

 

First meeting with company: 

  • Interview company representatives and clarify any queries 
  • Obtain all necessary information to write the case
  • Discuss the angles and salient points to be included in the business case 

 

After meeting with company: 

  • Formulate the business case
  • Present to the company
  • Make amendments, if any 
  • Finalize material for submission

 

You will be grouped in pairs. You may be asked to assist with the preparation of the presentation materials for their face-to-face interviews with the judging panel. 

 

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes: 

  • Knowledge in business administration, finance, marketing, risk management and accounting 
  • Ability to work in a team 
  • Good interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Creativity and innovation 
  • Good project management skills - able to define and monitor timelines and deliverables 
  • Good understanding of industry trends and ability to develop a business case that highlights the company`s competitive advantage to give it an edge above the others

 

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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.

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