Toxic work environment with good progression and fringe benefits - Audit Manager KPMG Employee Review

2.0
Mar 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good place for young graduates to start off because there is lots to learn and you're given alot of opportunities to work on the ground and with clients from the get go. Work progression is fast as long as you dont make massive mistakes and show good atittude, as with other big4 audit firms in singapore. Compensation is fair. Lots of fringe benefits such as medical insurance, several fun company events throughout the year, able to take block leave if planned in advance, hybrid work arrangements, lots of flexibility in terms of working hours and arrangement once you hit manager level.

Cons

Workload is heavy resulting in long working hours, at least 60 hours a week. Culture is toxic because everyone is forced to work late due to client deadlines and it is seen as the norm. Any voice out against heavy workload is seen as incompetence and will likely affect your performance rating. You are expected not to take leave during peak season (Jan-July), only during off peak (Aug-Dec). There is often insufficient quality resources on audit engagements.

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Pros

Great office and benefits from the employer

Cons

Long hours during busy season

4.0
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Pros

It might sound cliche but the Pro for me is the people that I work with. I'm lucky enough to be staffed in a team with great leadership. Managers are actually willing to coach junior members and be a real mentor. I very much appreciate their efforts.

Cons

Long hours and office politics. This is pretty basic and obvious for any public accounting firms. Every time a quarter end, year end, or a special filing is going out, you can expect 10-14 hour days. It might be fine in your early career but it gets really tiring after a few years.

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