KPMG Vietnam

Overview: KPMG operates as an international network of member firms offering audit, tax, legal and advisory services.

KPMG has been in Vietnam since 1994. We work closely with clients, help them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

Our clients include business corporations, governments and public sector agencies and not-for-profit organizations. They look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge.

About KPMG in Vietnam: KPMG has been in Vietnam since 1994 with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and recently in Thanh Hoa and Da Nang.

KPMG is recognised by the Ministry of Finance and VACPA as the leading audit firm in Vietnam in terms of revenue, number of clients and number of qualified accountants.

Today, with over 1,000 professionals, KPMG is one of the largest professional services firms in Vietnam with a balanced mix of international and local clients.

About KPMG Global: KPMG operates as a global network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services; working closely with clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

Member firms' clients include business corporations, governments and public sector agencies and not-for-profit organizations. They look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge.

KPMG member firms can be found in 155 countries. Collectively they employ more than 174,000 people across a range of disciplines.

Sustaining and enhancing the quality of this professional workforce is KPMG's primary objective. Wherever we operate we want our firms to be no less than the professional employers of choice.

We contribute to the effective functioning of international capital markets. We support reforms that strengthen the markets' credibility and their social responsibility. We believe that similar reform must extend to the professional realm.

Principal founding members

There were four key figures in the formation of KPMG. They are the founding members of the present organization.

• Klynveld - Piet Klynveld founded the accounting firm Klynveld Kraayenhof & Co in Amsterdam in 1917.
• Peat - William Barclay Peat founded the accounting firm Peat & Co in London.
• Marwick - James Marwick established the accounting firm Marwick, Mitchell & Co in New York City in 1897.
• Goerdeler - Dr. Reinhard Goerdeler was the first president of the International Federation of Accountants and a chairman of KMG. He is credited with laying the foundations of the Klynveld Main Goerdeler merger.

Structure

Our structure is designed to support consistency of service quality and adherence to agreed values wherever in the world our member firms operate.

Client services are provided by KPMG member firms or by other independent firms licensed by member firms to use the KPMG name. Each KPMG firm is separate and legally distinct. KPMG International does not provide services to clients.

Member firms are located in 155 countries. Collectively, they employ more than 174,000 people.

Our member firms commit themselves to a common set of KPMG values. Firms must abide quality standards governing how they operate and how they provide services to clients. Other firms, licensed by member firms to use the KPMG name, must also abide by these standards.

Each KPMG member firm takes responsibility for its management and the quality of its work. Partners and professionals within those firms undertake to act with integrity at all times.

Unless otherwise indicated, references in this website to a 'member firm' or 'member firms' includes references to member firms of KPMG International, other firms licensed by them to use the KPMG name and, in each case, firms controlled by them.

At the core of KPMG's vibrant culture are a set of values that bring out the best in our people.

KPMG operate in demanding conditions, with unprecedented scrutiny of our profession, and constant developments in regulation, law and market demands. Our reputation is created by the way the people within our firms respond to these conditions, and how they act with clients, with colleagues, and with their communities.

Our culture: The KPMG culture is rooted in our values. Our integrity and policy of open and honest communication builds trust and collaboration, while our flexibility and diversity creates a culture in which people share knowledge freely, bringing out the very best in each other. Asked why they choose to work with KPMG member firms, many clients talk about our high level of professional ethics, our loyalty and our approachability.

• Our culture extends beyond good business practice. We are also recognized for the efforts we make to alleviate poverty, support education and protect the environment around the world. KPMG member firms work diligently with other companies, governments and non-government organizations to address these problems and make a positive difference in peoples’ health, welfare and prosperity.
• Our employees benefit from this forward-thinking approach. A critical element of KPMG’s vision is to be recognized as ‘employers of choice’ — to recruit, retain and develop the very best people.
• This allows our people to flourish both as professionals and as individuals — to enjoy a challenging career and get the most from their personal lives. They do so knowing that they are part of a responsible and positive culture that extends beyond them into the greater business, social and natural environment.

Our Values: Our values create a sense of shared identity within the KPMG organization, which is a network of member firms in over 155 countries. They define what we stand for and how we do things.

+ Our values help us to work together in the most effective and fulfilling way. They bring us closer as a global organization.

1. We lead by example
   At all levels we act in a way that exemplifies what we expect of each other and our member firms' clients
2. We work together
   We bring out the best in each other and create strong and successful working relationships.
3. We respect the individual
   We respect people for who they are and for their knowledge, skills and experience as individuals and team members.
4. We seek the facts and provide insight
   By challenging assumptions and pursuing facts, we strengthen our reputation as trusted and objective business advisers.
5. We are open and honest in our communication
   We share information, insight and advice frequently and constructively and manage tough situations with courage and candor.
6. We are committed to our communities
   We act as responsible corporate citizens by broadening our skills, experience and perspectives through work in our communities and protecting the environment.
7. Above all, we act with integrity
   We are constantly striving to uphold the highest professional standards, provide sound advice and rigorously maintain our independence.

Quality, clients, innovation, talentand community. Focusing on these with passion, purpose and perspective has a measurable impact for our clients, our people and the world.

- Focusing on audit quality : KPMG has taken an active role in expanding the dialogue related to audit and corporate reporting with the Value of Audit round table series.

- Value of Audit: KPMG is at the forefront of the rapidly evolving global tax landscape.

- Tax Transparency: Tax transparency and responsibility have remained at the forefront of public policy, media and business discussion over the past year. The level of interest in, and scrutiny of, professional tax advice has never been greater and the pace of tax regulatory and legislative change around the world stands at an unprecedented level. We believe we have an important role to play in tax policy discussions, sharing our expertise and insights, and helping to create well- considered policy decisions.

- Innovation to results

Every business and every industry is facing disruptive forces – from shifting customer demand to globalization, technology and new competition.

“The phrase we increasingly hear from clients is ‘continual transformation’…they need an advisor  that can help with strategic direction all the way through execution and implementation.”

- Innovating for value:

+ D&A – turning data into insights, into value

+ Cyber security:bringing new capabilities

Regulatory innovation: Regulatory positioning system — intelligent compliance

KPMG Learning & Development: The skills, knowledge and capabilities of our people are central to our success. That’s why we’re fully committed to developing a continuous learning culture – one where every experience adds to your professional confidence and builds your individual career capital. 

Through state-of-the-art technologies and alliances with third-party resources, you’ll be given the opportunity – and the encouragement – to expand your business knowledge and receive additional support, whenever and wherever you need it. Our KPMG Business School offers access to the latest technical, business and leadership skill development. And even when you’re not at a desk, there will always be a chance to learn: the assignments you work on – as well as the talented people you work with – will be yet another base for knowledge-building. 

From the moment you join us, you’ll have a personal development plan tailored to your individual needs and ambitions. Incorporating a powerful combination of technical training, coaching and mentoring, industry secondments and skill-building programs. And when you reach key milestones – like becoming a new manager – we’ll make it a priority to celebrate your achievement and give you the tools you need to grow in the next phase of your career.

Life at KPMG: The 'culture' of an organisation can be difficult to define. Still, it's a vital consideration in making a career choice.

Ask people who already work for us what sets KPMG in Vietnam apart from other professional service firms and most will tell you the same thing: it's our open and friendly culture.

What do we mean by open and friendly? Well, it's about being open-minded in exploring and sharing new ideas.

It's about understanding that people develop their careers at their own pace and according to their own priorities. It's about being open to the world around us - we don't expect our people's daily lives to start and finish within the four walls of a KPMG office. Indeed, we encourage our people to get out and get involved. We believe that successful careers come from balancing our people's work time with their family responsibilities as well as an active involvement in a range of social and community activities.

It's about open, honest and friendly communication, both with our colleagues.

Career Progression: Whether your ambition is to make Partner, become a deep technical expert, work in industry or pursue a long-term assignment abroad, we will give you the tools you need to achieve your potential. 

Our career support and learning environment will enable you to explore a multitude of career paths and opportunities. And you can always talk to a mentor or career coach about your ambitions or connect with your performance manager about your goals and how best to achieve them. 

A lot of our people have long and successful careers at KPMG. Others use the skills, experience and business knowledge they develop here to go on and do amazing things outside our organization. Whatever direction your career goes, your time here will be great for your résumé. And wherever life takes you, you’ll always be part of a powerful and influential network.