BROADENING HORIZONS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS

Name: Chua Yi Da

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance, SIM-UOL, 2015

Role: External Audit Manager

Employer: KPMG Services Pte Ltd

As an audit manager at KPMG in Singapore, my primary responsibility entails collaborating with the audit teams to provide consistent, high-quality audits and services for our clients. The dynamic work environment means that I am constantly faced with new situations and avenues to excel. These include being involved in initial public offerings, international business opportunities and working alongside top management from global corporations.

How I Got My Job

It has always been my dream to join KPMG. During the interview, I presented a short PowerPoint deck about myself. In my opinion, this helped impress the interviewer and landed me the job!

The interviewer was friendly, so the interview process was not daunting. KPMG welcomes candidates who demonstrate the correct attitude and mindset. They also provide employees with the right training and skillset needed to develop their technical accounting skills so I knew I was on the right path.

The Highs And Lows

The relationships forged with my colleagues go beyond the office, allowing me to create lasting friendships. Everyone involved in the audit engagement process – from the staff members to the partners – share a united goal of concluding audits for our clients in a positive manner.

It can be challenging to manage numerous projects while ensuring that our knowledge and skills stay relevant in an ever-evolving accounting landscape. But the support from our management team equips us with capabilities for lifelong learning.

My Happiest Moment At Work

Securing a global audit client has been my greatest professional accomplishment thus far. We were not only competing against some of the best accounting firms in the world, we also had a limited timeframe to understand the client's unique operations, risks and environments. Working on this project allowed me to observe how global offices across KPMG’s global network collaborate as a team to secure new projects. Needless to say, it was a sweet victory for everyone involved.

Some Advice

A positive outlook and a willingness to learn are key aspects to success in this field. You will face challenges, but how you respond to them is what truly matters. As auditors, we are constantly faced with new learning opportunities that very few careers can provide. If you enjoy broadening your horizons and taking on new challenges, you will relish every opportunity to empower your professional journey and succeed at KPMG.

NTUC INCOME WEBSITE https://www.income.com.sg/careers

LOCATION(S)

• Singapore – Central

BUSINESS FACTS

Income Insurance Limited (Income) is one of the leading composite insurers in Singapore, offering life, health and general insurance.

Established in Singapore in 1970 to plug a social need for insurance, Income continues to serve the protection, savings and investment needs of individuals, families and businesses today. Its lifestyle-centric and datadriven approach to insurance and financial planning puts Income at the forefront of innovative solutions that empowers better financial well-being for all.

For more information, please visit www. income.com.sg.

FACEBOOK @IncomeInsurance

INSTAGRAM @sageatincome

CAREER SECTOR(S)

• Insurance and Risk Management

RSM SINGAPORE

8 Wilkie Road, #03-08, Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095

TEL (+65) 6533 7600

WEBSITE https://www.rsmsingapore.sg/careers

EMAIL HR@RSMSingapore.sg

LOCATION(S)

• Singapore – Central

• International – RSM’s international network spans across 123 countries, with a combined staff strength of more than 51,000 over 860 offices across the Americas, Europe, MENA, Africa and Asia Pacific

BUSINESS FACTS

RSM is the largest professional services firm outside the Big Four in Singapore, and the sixth largest globally. We provide audit, tax, advisory, as well as business support services.

We focus on growing businesses, helping them to improve profits, enhance business value and internationalise.

Passion is at the core of our value system – the passion to want to help growing businesses, and to excel in whatever we do for the benefit of our clients. Graduates who enjoy the challenge of serving entrepreneurial businesses will enjoy working with us.

Grow People Grow Businesses – Our comprehensive “GROW” learning and development programme, coupled with our forward-looking internship schemes, aim to realise the talents of staff to be business advisors to growing businesses, and groom promising staff to be future leaders of our firm.

If you believe you have what it takes and relish working in a progressive firm with a good culture, we invite you to start your growth journey with us.

FACEBOOK @RSM Singapore

INSTAGRAM @rsm_singapore

LINKEDIN @RSM - Singapore

TWITTER @RSM_Global

YOUTUBE @rsmsingapore2108

Job Roles

• Audit and Assurance

• Advisory: Corporate Advisory, Valuation Advisory, Transaction Support, M&A Advisory, Technology Consulting, Restructuring and Forensics, Business Consulting, Cybersecurity, Data Science, ESG Advisory

• Tax Advisory: Corporate and Personal Tax, International Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing

CAREER SECTOR(S)

• Accountancy and Financial Management

• Consulting

APPLICATION PROCEDURE(S)

Candidates may browse the latest positions and apply online at www.rsm.global/ singapore/join-our-rsm-family. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified