CPA Track - Embark Scholar Intern (May 2025)

About KPMG

Headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands, KPMG is one of the world's great audit, advisory, and tax firms that help organizations negotiate risks and perform in today's dynamic and challenging environments. By helping other organizations mitigate risks & grasp opportunities, they can drive positive, sustainable change for clients, their people & society at large.

Your role

Here’s what you will do:

• Rotate through their audit, tax and advisory businesses to learn and understand how we serve their clients and what a career in professional services offers.
• Provide a spectrum of assignments across practices; work as part of the engagement teams to support the use of audit methodology and Data and Analytics (D&A) and tax and advisory-related tasks which include data extractions and data analysis.
• Assist engagement teams to create work paper files, prepare client reports and deliverables and organize business development activities.
• Assist with identifying the scope of engagement capabilities, review the client materials, provide insights gained and propose how analysis can be leveraged to execute.
• Leverage a range of technologies and analytics tools.
• Contribute to the integrity and transparency of financial information.

Training & development

KPMG's intern training and development program is a robust experience designed to cultivate future leaders. As an intern, you'll receive comprehensive training in your specialized areas, alongside mentorship from seasoned professionals. Through real-world projects, workshops, and networking opportunities, you'll build a strong foundation for your career while gaining valuable insights into the world of professional services.

Benefits

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

• Medical insurance
• Well-being program (gyms, flu vaccination, health checks, sight tests, fruit days)
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Career progression
• Learning and development
• Comprehensive flexible working policy

Career progression

At KPMG, career progression is a dynamic journey of continuous learning and growth. Outstanding performance as an intern can open doors to a full-time Associate role, propelling you into a rewarding career in professional services. This internship experience is a pivotal beginning to your career journey, paving the way for exciting opportunities ahead.

Work-life balance

KPMG's working hours are flexible, and if a project’s nature allows, they also offer work from home. Their programs support every employee in finding the right balance between family, work, and free time. It places a special focus on the compatibility of career and family.

Culture & vibe

KPMG nurtures a culture of professionalism, integrity, and excellence. They emphasize teamwork, innovation, and client-focused solutions. Diversity and inclusion are central values, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment. Continuous learning and community engagement are encouraged, fostering a well-rounded and socially responsible corporate culture.

About you

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or community college and pursuing or intending to pursue the following degrees/majors: Bachelor or Master of Accountancy, Taxation, or other related degree.
• Interest in obtaining CPA eligibility is preferred for accounting majors.
• Candidates must have completed at least 1 semester (or equivalent for quarter schools) of coursework at the time of application.
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have at least 3 additional semesters (or equivalent for quarter schools) to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred GPA of 3.00 or above.
• The Embark Internship is open to all eligible students. Applicants who identify as a member of either traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups within the professional services industry (Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander) are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrates or conveys a commitment to creating a culture that strives for diversity and inclusion and embraces, respects and values differences among all people. This can include experiences while attending an HBCU/HSI/NSI, or involvement and/or leadership in a diversity student organization on campus or in the community.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset and interest in related fields.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, task, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.
• Work location may be in the office but could be at client sites, some of which may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
• Please note that the Embark Scholars Program is just one of many leadership and recruiting opportunities that we offer at the Firm. We encourage you to learn more about their other programs, as well as internships and general career opportunities KPMG offers for college and university students.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• kpmg.com/de/en/home/about/values-and-culture/diversity-at-KPMG/work-life-balance
• kpmg.com/ua/en/home/careers/work-at-kpmg/clear-career-path.html
• kpmg.com/ua/en/home/careers/work-at-kpmg/learning-development.html