It's too late for

some things...

KPMG IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

...but not too late to
start a brilliant career! Contents

KPMG stands for… 3

Our values 4

Career mobility 5

Ongoing personal development 7

– part of our culture

KPMG lifestyle 8

It’s not all work... 9

Industry focus 10

Our services 11
The challenge of being 11
an Auditor!
What is your passion? TAX! 12
Focus on Advisory 13

Your future work place! 14

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KPMG stands for...

Klynveld, Peat, Marwick & Goerdeler

KPMG, a global network of their knowledge and wealth of

professional services firms, took its experience to offer tailored services
Fast facts
current name in 1987 with the in the fields of audit, tax and KPMG’s Central and Eastern
merger of Peat Marwick advisory. European Region
International and Klynveld Main
Working for one of the firms within Size: 1.6 mln sq. km
Goerdeler, but its history spans
three centuries. KPMG’s Central and Eastern
Population: 141,2 mln
European practice provides you
KPMG is one of the world's leading with a broader perspective – you 18 countries: Albania, Belarus,
professional services won’t just be working for a local Bosnia & Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
organisations – a global network of company. Why not start your
Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
member firms operating in 144 brilliant career here, in a diverse
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
countries with 137 000 people. and dynamic environment? Moldova, Montenegro, Poland,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia,
With more than 4700 staff working
Slovenia
in 18 countries, professionals at
KPMG in Central and Eastern 36 Offices
Europe, a KPMG sub-region, use

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Our values

defines the standards of ethical conduct in KPMG member firms

Our values are at the heart of our Global Code of Conduct, which

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Career mobility Fast facts

Last year more than 2,400
KPMG professionals were
on international assignment
across our global network,
coming from 82 countries and
going to 65 countries.
hange extends your horizons. This gives you experience with
C It gives you a fresh perspective
and the opportunity to learn from
KPMG member firms' international
clients, the opportunity to work What makes it
others. That's why at KPMG we with colleagues from different interesting?
make it easy for you to move places and, of course, the chance
“Meeting new people,
around – both between member to spend some time travelling and getting to know another
firms and different functions. experiencing a different country culture and country as well
and people. Senior professionals as extensive travel
International opportunities range may opt for a long-term assignment experience mean you'll
from short-term assignments of just to work on a member firm’s global never be bored when on
three months to long-term client or help transfer knowledge secondment. My most
assignments of one to five years, in emerging markets. interesting experience was
or even a permanent move. flying in a helicopter
Opportunities vary according to the KPMG will give you all the help you performing an inventory
line of business you work in and need to adjust to your new role, count over a game reserve.”
your level of experience. from help with relocation costs to Jaroslav Zlamal
For instance, junior Auditors may mentoring support. This allows you Audit Senior,
consider a ‘busy season assignment’ to get the most out of your new secondment to
for a few months. Junior Tax experience. Johannesburg, South Africa
professionals can take advantage of
the highly successful Tax Trek
programme, which offers a three-
month international placement.

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Associate/Team Member
Career steps at KPMG

Manager

Senior Associate/Senior Team Member

Senior Manager
Director
Partner

Ongoing personal development –
part of our culture
he skills, knowledge and
T capabilities of our people are
central to the success of KPMG.
We invest a significant amount
of money, time and energy
in developing our people and
offering them great opportunities to
be personally stretched and
challenged.
As a new KPMG employee you
will start your learning the moment
you walk through the door!
Our Induction programme will
give you a solid background in
accounting, auditing, taxation and
internal procedures. Regardless of
your level or function you will then
follow a clear training path, which
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is delivered locally, regionally and on tackling real client issues. Also,
within the wider KPMG network. we encourage our staff to study for
professional qualifications
Fast facts
We believe we have developed one Regional training courses
(e.g. ACCA, CISA, CIA and local
of the strongest learning and qualifications). Who?
development packages you will find All staff
anywhere – a powerful combination Ongoing personal development is
of technical training, coaching, a part of our culture – that’s why you
Where?
skills-building programmes, can be sure of our superb learning
development centres and and development opportunities. From Balatonalmádi (Hungary)
to Zakopane (Poland) to
milestone events which focus on
Golden Sands (Bulgaria) and
celebrating promotions. What we
beyond...
offer is not only traditional
classroom learning and experiential
When?
workshops, but also other learning
processes like self study, e-learning All year round with majority of
courses organized in the
courses and last but not least –
summer.
on-the-job training by working with
experienced KPMG professionals
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KPMG lifestyle
KPMG value n° 6: We are committed to
our communities

orporate Responsibility is at the We also encourage our people

C heart of our values and all
around Central and Eastern Europe
worldwide to reduce the ecological
burden of their activities. Waste is
Fast facts
Here are some of examples of
KPMG member firms are collected separately in each KPMG what we have committed to in
committed to their office, environmental-awareness Central and Eastern Europe:
communities – working to address campaigns are launched across the
In Croatia 20 volunteers
poverty and make a positive Region and more and more participated in the removal of
difference in health and prosperity. recycling initiatives are being pergolas, the painting of hydrants
undertaken. and a cleaning up of the
All around the world KPMG people
surroundings at SOS Children's
are getting close to their local As professionals at KPMG we take Village in Lekenik.
communities, helping and seriously our responsibility to the
supporting them. Efforts focus on communities – local, regional and Following a company campaign
about 100 employees from KPMG
education, employability and global – in which we operate.
in Poland have registered
improving living standards to
themselves in a database as
name just a few. These activities
potential bone marrow donors.
happen at most of the KPMG
practices all year long, providing In Romania Make a Difference Day
support to the disadvantaged for the benefit of Save the Children:
In conjunction with Save the
in their local communities.
Children Romania, 20 volunteers
from KPMG helped decorate a
school in Bucharest. KPMG also
provided IT equipment and assisted
the school in setting up a
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It’s not all work... Fast facts

2009 KPMG International
Ski Tournament
Location: Davos (Switzerland)
Duration: 3 Days
Participants: Austria,
nyone starting a career with a On joining KPMG, you will become Denmark, Germany, Ireland,
A new company has one big
question they’re afraid to ask:
part of a vibrant, dynamic
organisation, which thrives on
Italy, Liechtenstein, Norway,
Slovenia, Switzerland, UK,
USA
Am I going to have a life? working hard, but also ensures
Discipline: Downhill race for
That’s because the stereotype of a there are plenty of opportunities for
skiers and snowboarders
modern professional is someone staff to enjoy themselves in the
who is glued to either a mobile process. In every practice, our
phone or a laptop, making decisions employees participate in sports Poland
24/7, and living life from one project and the social side of life at A KPMG Marathon Team
to the next. KPMG. Throughout the year you will comprised of eight Polish
have a chance to take part in events employees took 15th place at
At KPMG we don’t hire arranged within your team, practice the 31st Warsaw Marathon in
stereotypes. We hire skilled September 2009.
and country. And in the global arena
people like you, and we give them you can compete in the
the opportunity to excel in International KPMG Volleyball and Hungary
an environment where it’s also Football Championships, the KPMG Hungarian male and female
possible to achieve a balance International Ski Tournament, and soccer teams played in the
between their personal lives and several other such events. Indoor Business League in
work. 2009, taking 1st and 8th place,
respectively.

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Industry focus

We advise major contractors We provide professional advice

and developers in the building to the telecommunications,
and construction industry, broadcasting, advertising,
transport, healthcare publishing, computing,
companies, funding agencies internet, and electronics, travel,
and government. leisure and tourism sectors.

We focus on industrial and

We service large banks and automotive products,
financial institutions, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
brokerage firms, insurance energy and natural
companies, real estate resources, and retail and
companies and property consumer products.
agencies.

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Fast facts
Our services Audit Services:
Financial Statement Audit
The challenge of being an Auditor! Attestation Services

he objective of Audit is to provide key business risks affect financial

T assurance that a company’s
annual accounts, profit and loss
results. From the beginning of your
career you will be in contact with
“Every engagement is very
useful for me in many
respects, but most of all
account and balance sheet represent clients, working in a team and
I appreciate the interaction
a true and fair view of its financial taking on more and more with my colleagues both on
activity. responsibility as you progress in the a professional and personal
firm. level. Working with clients
If you want to work in a varied
helps to develop
environment and discover what An extensive training programme communication skills and
makes a business tick; if you have that you receive from the very enhances self-confidence
an analytical mind and great beginning of your work in Audit is and professional behaviour.”
communication skills, then there for you to acquire technical
Szilvia Bartók
a career in Audit might be for you! skills as well as comprehensive
Senior Assistant, Audit
industry knowledge and the
Audit is a great way for you to required people management skills.
experience how businesses operate
and what makes a business
successful. You will need to
understand the dynamics of the
business being audited and how

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Fast facts
Tax Services:
Business Tax
What is your passion? Tax! Corporate & Business Tax
International Corporate Tax
Indirect Tax
Mergers & Acquisitions
ax policies and legislation are As tax law becomes ever more
T constantly evolving, following
political and economic changes
complex, KPMG’s Tax practice
continues to grow rapidly. Our
Transfer Pricing
Global Tax Outsourcing
Driving Tax Performance
which influence them. Taxes cross challenge is to monitor and
Legal Services
borders and are a part of every anticipate changes to tax
single commercial deal, hence they legislation and respond quickly with
Personal Tax
are a key concern for business advice tailored to our client’s
Taxation Services to
especially within the expanded commercial requirements.
Individuals (excluding IES)
Europe. KPMG Tax professionals
International Executive Services
advise clients on every aspect of
tax that may affect their business.

If you thrive on intellectual “At KPMG I have been

challenge, enjoy researching and working on numerous mind-
analysing problems, and have skills challenging tax projects
for communicating complex (international mergers &
concepts in a clear, concise manner, acquisitions, tax planning,
tax litigation, etc.) which
then a career as a tax adviser will
have provided me with
give you the opportunity to use and
unique experiences. This is
develop these abilities. something you cannot get
everywhere.”
Igor Loncarevic
Senior Manager, Tax
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Fast facts
Advisory Services:
Performance & Technology
Focus on Advisory Business Performance Services
IT Advisory

Risk & Compliance

new, more stringent regulatory You will be working in
A regime, shifting market
demand and industry consolidation,
multidisciplinary teams of
advisers to deliver a portfolio of
Accounting Advisory Services
Financial Risk Management
Internal Audit, Risk and
continuing pressure for better services that reflect the changing Compliance Services
returns and more transparency, new circumstances of our clients and
opportunities in emerging markets. the markets in which they operate. Transactions & Restructuring
Today's business world is fast This will give you excellent Corporate Finance
paced. KPMG’s Advisory Services opportunities to work and gain Transaction Services
practice helps organisations to experience on a broad range of Restructuring
measure and improve their projects. Forensic
business performance.

Depending on your focus you could “My best experience to date

be working on activities such as was a project where our
mergers & acquisitions, financing, team was assisting a large
treasury management, internal telecommunication company
audit, business security and with implementation of their
internal controls framework.
continuity, restructuring and
It was a great experience to
outsourcing, intellectual property,
see so many dimensions of
fraud investigations or external such a sophisticated entity,
reporting. walk through its processes
and see how the control
environment evolves.”

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Your future work place!

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Belarus Estonia Moldova Slovakia

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Bulgaria Latvia Poland

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Croatia Lithuania Romania

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