Intern / Trainee

Job Description

About PwC

PwC is a global professional services firm that provides a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients. They serve both small, fast-growing clients and large entities, often well-known brands with international reach. PwC is committed to using the latest technology to reduce manual testing, allowing their employees to focus on providing high-quality client service, enhancing corporate governance, and ensuring the reliability of their clients’ information.

Job Description: Intern/Trainee, External Audit Services

As an intern or trainee at PwC, you will:

• Work as part of a team of problem solvers to help address complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Gain practical experience in core audit services, including:
• Supporting select phases of a financial statement audit.
• Contributing to select projects.
• Demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative within a team setting.
• Building solid relationships with team members.
• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Prioritizing and completing tasks effectively while maintaining professional skepticism.

The PwC Professional, a global leadership development framework, will guide your growth by:

• Establishing a single set of expectations across lines, geographies, and career paths.
• Providing transparency on the skills needed to succeed and progress in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be curious and try new things: Embrace a learning mindset, explore new ideas, and actively seek opportunities for growth.
• Understand PwC’s value proposition: Gain a deep understanding of how PwC operates as a business and adds value to its clients.
• Think critically: Engage with data, facts, and information in a comprehensive and analytical way.
• Solve problems effectively: Employ a range of tools and techniques to support research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Produce high-quality work: Maintain professional standards and strive for excellence in all deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date: Keep informed of technical developments relevant to your area of specialization.
• Handle data responsibly: Demonstrate proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively: Convey ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written materials.
• Embrace diverse perspectives: Value different viewpoints and actively engage in constructive dialogue.
• Uphold ethical principles: Adhere to the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

• Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Fields of Study: Accounting
• Required cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 year(s)

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Client service intern positions are typically open to individuals in their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Internships typically take place during the winter/spring or summer before graduation.
• Certification(s) Preferred: Before starting full-time, meet all educational requirements for the primary credential license appropriate for your practice area. This may include meeting the 150 credit hour requirement for the CPA license in your office’s state or providing documentation demonstrating that your CPA license can be obtained through reciprocity.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrates an interest in auditing and a desire to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Possesses basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems, including generally accepted accounting principles and current accounting policies and procedures.
• Exhibits some ability to research and analyze client, industry, and technical matters.
• Demonstrates experience and skills in:
• Utilizing problem-solving skills.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Interacting effectively with various levels of leadership (client and/or team-based).
• Self-motivation and personal growth.