Hi guys. I am new to this forum. Nice to meet you guys. I am currently an Accounting and Finance student and attended Petronas' SI in Melbourne yesterday. Upon completion of my interview, I was immediately offered the Chartered Accountancy Programme and the HR VP immediately sat down with me to talk about the programme structure and benefits as well as convincing me how good petronas is. It is a wonderful opportunity but I am at a crossroads here. In the programme I would have to join a big 4 for 3-4 years and gain my CA. After which I will be absorbed back into Petronas for 6-8 years. I would like to know more about the career progression and prospects for a CA rejoining Petronas. Also what would be the remuneration package for someone rejoining?

I am also currently sitting for my CFA Level One exams in Dec. I have always wanted to join the banking industry and pursue and investment banking career. However, the offer from Petronas is most appealing to me because of the stature of the firm and the international exposure I can get. Also the fact that the ultra-competitive culture in CIMB turns me off as well. Besides from my interview yesterday as well as from some research, I have noticed that CAs are more highly sought than CFA holders in Malaysia, even in the banking industry. From all the seniors' experience here, I would like to ask whether the culture, career progression, benefits and salary at petronas would match A bank like CIMB or Maybank (both I have an interview coming).


Thank you in advance for your attention.

This post has been edited by jhchan29: Sep 26 2012, 01:43 PM

Well it is definitely a very attractive programme with lots of traveling and learning. I think from what the finance VP said to me, we can bet on career progression and it is the best path to become senior managers and execs in Petronas or its subsidiaries. She kept mentioning CFO position during my interview. Of course depending on performance in Pet. Lol. She also emphasized that the tier 1 option (joining big 4) is the better option. Still 8 years man... Which audit firm are you at? Also, anyone else who has experience completing the 4 years programme and rejoined Petronas? Please advise

This post has been edited by jhchan29: Sep 27 2012, 05:43 PM

Well being too mobile in between jobs is not a good thing either. It means we can only become average as joining another firm means starting from the bottom. My only reservation is the culture in petronas. And the career progression. I don't want too strong type of nepotism or bias ness when dealing with promotion matters. Btw nice gaming rig. Gonna get one after I get my first paycheck lol

This post has been edited by jhchan29: Sep 28 2012, 01:14 PM

Wow this has been really informative. Thanks a lot. Just one question if you don't mind. Why did your friend join PET from Maybank? Is it because of the long hours there at Maybank/equal pay to PET?