KPMG Ignition Tokyo (KIT) is developing a long-term practical internship program called the “Internship Program 點火 (Tenka*1)” which provides the opportunity to engage in actual projects at an actual worksite.

This program is a long-term internship (required participation for at least 6 months). Please check your schedule in advance before applying.

*1 “Tenka,” a Japanese word meaning “ignition,” is used in KIT’s name and was employed as the name of the program so that students will “ignite their aspirations to learn and build their careers.”

Internship Program 點火 (Tenka)

The Tenka Intern Program is unique. Unlike other internship programs in Japan this is a 6 month paid work experience. Interns are assigned to real business project work at KIT to experience professional growth as part of a team. Our ambition is to co-create a better work place and a better society.

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Real-World Experience

After you join KIT, we do not provide “exclusively for intern” work. You will be assigned to a core business project. Depending on the project phase, you will be exposed to various kinds of project work. 

Self-Leadership

We believe “Self-Leadership” is an essential mindset as a professional. We believe in empowering our members, including interns, to acquire a “Self-Leadership” that will lead to their ultimate motivation and growth.

Skill Enhancement

Most importantly, developing your professional skills is central to internships at KIT. Each member is supported by our guild system, and a guild counselor who supports your personally growth path.  This includes access to a variety of learning resources and guild activities.

Application Requirements

Work Location KPMG Ignition Tokyo Inc:
Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Click here for access information (directly connected from Otemachi Station on the Marunouchi Line)

* You may be stationed at other offices within KPMG depending on the work.
* You may be ordered to work from home due to COVID-19.
Join date Year-round recruitment
* However, the start date will be the first business day or the 16th of the month.
Working Hours Official working hours: 9:15 - 7:15 (Fixed working hours: 7 hours with 1 hour lunch break)
(No flextime system applied for this position)
Benefits

  • Two days off per week
  • Various social insurances *Depends on working hours and numbers of days
  • Paid vacation, reflex vacation *Granted according to the number of working days
  • All transportation expenses will be covered (Exclude Shinkansen)
  • Visa support
  • Housing support if the candidate does not have one around the Great Tokyo City Area
Minimum Requirements
  • You must be at least 18 years old and able to join the company after October 2022 (any nationality, gender or age. Graduates are also welcome to apply.)
  • Japanese or English language skills that will not pose a problem in performing duties (As a general guideline, N2 level of Japanese and TOEIC score of around 850, though it depends on the position you are applying for)
Selection Process (Intern)
【Engineers】
  1. Resume/CV screening
  2. Technical assessment (might be merged to 1st interview)
  3. First interview (Technical) 
  4. Second interview (Behavioral)


【Other positions】

  1. Resume/CV screening
  2. First interview
  3. Second interview (Behavioral)

* Both the first and second interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We cannot answer regarding the language of the interview, the number of interviewees or the details of questions asked.
* It takes approximately one to one and a half months to complete the entire process.

Screening Documents

  • Required documents: English CV and cover letter
    - Data Scientists and Research Assistants: Please also submit a peer-reviewed paper or thesis if you have any.
    - Software Engineers: Please submit your repository using GitHub, Qiita or other URLs.
  • Please indicate the level of your English and Japanese skill: Scores of TOEIC, IELTES or TOEFL, or JNLPT certificate if available.
【Application documents】
  • Please write your application so that it is easy to read and conveys your background. Any format is accepted.
  • We would like to get to know our candidates well before speaking with you in an interview. Please also send us your output information incl. GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.
  • Please describe your internship experience, if you have any, including details and your role.