Audit Intern
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About KPMG:
KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, serving organizations across major industries. They are known for their positive work environment, fostering individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support. Their consistent ranking among the best companies to work for by publications like Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, and Fair360 reflects their commitment to employee well-being and career growth.
Job Description: Audit Intern
KPMG is seeking an Audit Intern to join their Audit Services team. The intern will work as part of a team conducting financial statement audits for capital markets clients. This role is integral in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of client financial information, upholding principles of objectivity and independence.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of client operations while maintaining high professional integrity.
• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through reviewing financial results, external information, current business trends, and client transactions.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation concerning client processes and technology systems.
• Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology (under appropriate guidance).
• Support high-quality audits through assigned tasks and professional client/team interactions.
• Support the use of Data & Analytics (D&A) in the audit, including data extraction and analysis. Utilize technologies and tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Power BI; assist in preparing related documentation.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the office’s principal place of business (completion of required credits before starting as an Audit Associate).
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (ability to use both languages in a business setting).
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools (Alteryx or Power BI) preferred.
• Knowledge of technical accounting, financial reporting standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in various computer applications, especially MS Office (especially Excel); aptitude for learning KPMG Audit tools and client applications.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills; sound professional judgment and professional skepticism; flexibility; teamwork; leadership experience; resourcefulness; project management skills (a plus).
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the office and have reliable transportation.
• In-person work at a KPMG office or client site (average of three days per week); some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stays (varies by office).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employment-based sponsorship (no sponsorship available).
