Embark Scholar Intern – Technology
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Job Description
About KPMG:
KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations across major industries. Known for its positive work environment and career development opportunities, KPMG is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by various publications, including Fortune Magazine and Consulting Magazine. The company’s growth is attributed to its commitment to delivering results for clients and fostering a culture that values individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.
Job Description: Embark Scholar Intern – Technology
KPMG’s Embark Scholars Program offers a technology internship designed to provide students with practical experience in professional services. The internship involves a rotation through KPMG’s audit, tax, and advisory services to gain a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s operations and career possibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Rotational Experience: The intern will rotate through different business units (audit, tax, and advisory) to experience the full breadth of services offered.
• Diverse Assignments: The role includes a range of tasks across various practices, encompassing the use of audit methodology, data and analytics (D&A), and tax and advisory-related work. This includes data extraction, analysis, and creating work paper files.
• Team Collaboration: The intern will work as part of engagement teams, supporting the creation of client reports and deliverables, and contributing to business development activities.
• Analytical Skills Application: The intern will assist in scoping engagement capabilities, reviewing client materials, providing insights, and suggesting how analysis can be utilized for effective execution.
• Technology Utilization: The position requires leveraging a variety of technologies and analytics tools.
• Financial Information Integrity: The intern will contribute to ensuring the integrity and transparency of financial information.
Qualifications:
• Enrolment: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field. At least one semester of coursework must be completed at the time of application, with at least three additional semesters remaining upon completion of the internship.
• GPA: A preferred GPA of 3.00 or above.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups (Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander) are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion is a plus.
• Leadership Experience: Prior participation in leadership programs (KPMG’s Rise, Talent+, etc., or other organizations) is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent communication, task management, time management, and leadership skills are essential. The ideal candidate is a flexible and adaptable team player, resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Location & Transportation: Must reside within commuting distance of the office and have access to personal transportation (vehicle or public transport). Work may involve travel to client sites, potentially requiring overnight stays.
• Age & Authorization: Must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2025, and authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. KPMG does not sponsor visas for this position.
