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Job Description
About PwC Private:
PwC Private focuses on providing a range of business advisory services to private companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. These services span the entire business life cycle, from startup to exit, and include audit, tax compliance and planning, wealth management, cash flow management, equity expansion, and divestiture strategies. The firm designs customized service plans tailored to the unique needs of privately owned entities. Their goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency, freeing up time for strategic focus. PwC Private aims to support clients in navigating the complexities of a changing global landscape.
Job Description: Intern / Trainee
This internship provides an opportunity to work as part of a team solving complex business issues, from strategy to execution. Interns will play a role in PwC’s core audit services, contributing to various aspects of client engagements.
Responsibilities: As an intern, you will:
• Support research, analysis, and problem-solving using various tools and techniques.
• Produce high-quality work adhering to professional standards.
• Stay current with technical developments within your area of specialization.
• Handle, manipulate, and analyze data responsibly.
• Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner.
• Embrace diverse perspectives and engage with opposing ideas.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
• Learn how PwC operates and adds value to clients.
• Develop curiosity and try new approaches.
• Think critically and ask insightful questions about data and information.
PwC Professional Skills and Responsibilities: The internship aligns with PwC’s global leadership development framework (PwC Professional), emphasizing:
• Curiosity and experimentation.
• Broad thinking and inquisitive questioning.
• High-quality work and adherence to standards.
• Continuous learning and technical proficiency.
• Responsible data handling and analysis.
• Clear and confident communication.
• Valuing diverse perspectives.
• Ethical conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting)
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ideally, a 3rd-year student in a 4-year program or a 4th-year student in a 5-year program.
• Internship during winter/spring or summer before graduation.
• Meeting educational requirements for relevant professional credentials (e.g., CPA).
• Interest in auditing and a public accounting career.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting policies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication with various levels of management.
• Self-motivation and commitment to personal growth.
