KPMG ranked eighth most attractive employer

Manama : A new survey has ranked KPMG as the eighth most attractive employer for business students in the Middle East.

The results of the survey, carried out by Universum – an employer branding research, insights and communications company – were based on the responses of 13,873 Business and Engineering, and IT students in the Middle East region.  It moves KPMG six places up from its earlier position following a similar survey in 2015.

On KPMG’s regional ranking, Jamal Fakhro, Managing Partner of KPMG in Bahrain said, “It is an honour for KPMG to be ranked so highly as an attractive employer. This milestone is a clear testament to the efforts that firms across the region put into providing an environment where people can grow personally and professionally. Our people are our greatest asset and we believe our business success depends on how we nurture their talent.”

Locally, KPMG in Bahrain works closely with leading universities in the Kingdom to provide training and internship opportunities for graduates interested in pursuing a career in professional services. Each year, the firm provides internship opportunities for around 50-80 students. In addition to this, 120 young Bahrainis have so far benefited from KPMG in Bahrain’s flagship development programme, the Jassim Fakhro Fund, which was established in 2001 to support the professional growth of local young talent.  The fund provides Bahraini staff with access to financial and mentoring support to help them pursue professional qualifications. 

KPMG in Bahrain is a member firm of KPMG international. The firm was established in 1968 as the first national accounting and auditing firm, and it has grown to be one of the largest professional services firms in the country.  The firm provides Audit, Tax and Advisory services to a wide array of clients operating in different sectors, utilizing the in-depth technical and industry experience of its professional staff.