Vantaggi
I have been with JBS for almost 7 years and was needed to move out of Singapore to expand my territories overseas. I worked my way up from being an audit semi-senior to audit manager within such time frame. Audit is not for jokers. A good amount of patience, resiliency and hard work are essential attributes. But having a little bit of humour and being a free-spirited soul will help you along the way. My journey with JBS made me an improved person professionally and personally. Some of the best things about working in JBS are as follows:- - Opportunities to work with overseas clients. This opportunity is not for a faint-hearted. A well-deserved staff are being given this privilege to travel, immerse with foreign clients and embrace their culture and way of work for a short period of time. A great exposure for auditors. - Some clients are specialised industries and may not be found in other firms. A client-wide exposure is available. - Staff are rotated to different managers and different types of clients. - Provides non-assurance engagements exposure to well-deserving people. - Support career progression for well-deserving people. - Supportive partner and managers but at the same time they will push you to be your best. - Support work life balance environment for efficient and effective people. - Annual company team building is being organised (sometimes overseas). - I had met wonderful clients which eventually became friends. - If the boss is around the office or if he comes back from his overseas trip, he would give staff food and treats. - As for staff salaries and benefits, I believe the firm provides a little bit higher rate, as compared to other firms, and reasonable staff benefits such as exam leave, regular training, etc.
Svantaggi
Not everything is perfect, so for the firm's improvement I provide the following constructive feedback:- - Policies and procedures need to be consistent, structured and constructive. - Regular and timely review of reasonable time frame in meeting client's expectations/deadlines in both sides; i.e. in audit team's perspective and in client's perspective. - The process involved in staff appraisal and performance review should be given more importance firm-wide.