Transaction Services - Financial Due Diligence Co-op (Jan 2025)

Your role

You'll be part of a team of deal-makers who turn transaction advice to help clients manage risk, take advantage of opportunities, and achieve desired business results. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the transaction cycle:

• Evaluate a business’ historical performance and sustainability of earnings/cash flows, working capital cycles, financial projections, key contractual commitments, accounting policies, and management control environment 
• Identify and report key issues, perform the relevant financial analysis, and interpret results 
• Participate in KPMG’s engagement teams with senior client executives, attorneys, and investors 
• Write detailed professional reports and other client deliverables 
• Establish credibility and develop relationships with current and prospective clients 
• Provide support/assistance for proposals 
• Contribute to the effective working of the team and the development of team morale

About you

You strive to make a meaningful and positive difference alongside your peers, to work collaboratively and with innovation at the forefront. You’re passionate about being involved in your local community and post-secondary institution and have a proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while being curious as you learn emerging practices and technologies.

• University student with a major in Finance, Business, or equivalent
• Working towards a professional designation (CPA, CA); with experience in either Audit or Transaction Services 
• Financial and commercial awareness with strong analytical skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Above-average proficiency using Microsoft Excel 
• Willingness and ability to travel as required 
• The ability to speak other languages is an asset (Mandarin, French, Spanish, etc.)

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

KPMG’s Total Rewards program reflects their commitment to supporting well-being in a way that is flexible, personal, and meaningful so their people can be at their best and thrive with them, they offer the following;

• Extended healthcare
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Training and development

KPMG empowers its people to advance their personal and professional skills through learning and development programs so they can excel at every stage of their careers. 

They have a wide range of learning opportunities for students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals such as:

• CPA training and mentorship
• KPMG Audit Foundations program
• Digital Academy
• Micro-credentials learning program
• Raise Your Game
• Customized Degreed program
• Reverse Mentorship
• Supporting your further education

Career progression

The KPMG Internship Experience is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and get real-world (even global) experience before graduation. And it can often lead to a full-time job. 

How to apply

• Please limit your application to one role at the location of your choice based on your interests. You will be asked to complete an application questionnaire where you can outline your preferences. Please carefully review which specific opportunities are available before submitting your application, as openings vary by office.   
• Applications can be addressed to the “Hiring Manager” and should include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, they ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website.  
• All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment. 

Sources

• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits
• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/learning-and-development
• kpmguscareers.com/early-career/program/#internship
• youtube.com/watch?v=6SF3mtqFx9I