I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at KPMG (Madrid) in Sep 2013
Interview
First I was invited to do three exams in their offices:
- Accounting test: 30 questions. No calculations, just general audit knowledge.
- English test: really easy.
- Practical case: a consulting case, not related to the job. Twelve potential issues that KPMG detects in a client, on which we should briefly offer solutions for eight of the issues.
Then an interview with a Senior Manager, on which basically they review your CV, go over it and you explain your motivation for the role. If things go well, you'll get to meet a partner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Why KPMG? Do you know any of our clients?
- Why do you feel you would fit in here?
The interview process includes an application review, online assessments, recruiter screening, behavioral and technical interviews, and sometimes case studies or partner interviews, evaluating communication, problem-solving, technical knowledge, and cultural fit.
Smooth interview process that took only a week. The interval of the two interviews were short. Both the hiring manager and the Team Manager that interviewed me nice and approachable.
Easy going and straight foward a good combination between technical skills and behavioral question. Some of the queestion related to accounting and audit question and some related to our attitude