Audit Intern
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Job Description
About KPMG:
KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, serving organizations across key industries. They are known for their positive work environment and commitment to employee development, fostering an inclusive culture that rewards innovation and community involvement. The firm consistently ranks among the best companies to work for according to various publications like Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, and Fair360.
Job Description: Audit Intern
KPMG is seeking an Audit Intern to join its Audit Services team. This role involves working collaboratively within a team to conduct financial statement audits for primarily Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies operating in Japan. The intern will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of client financial information, upholding principles of objectivity and independence.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the effectiveness of clients’ operations while maintaining professional integrity.
• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks by reviewing financial results, external information, business trends, and client transactions.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation related to client processes and technology systems.
• Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology.
• Support the execution of high-quality audits through assigned tasks and professional interactions.
• Utilize Data and Analytics (D&A) in the audit process, including data extraction and analysis using tools such as AI, Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Power BI. Prepare related documentation.
• Act with integrity and professionalism, upholding KPMG’s work environment standards.
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing CPA licensure requirements in the office’s state. (Academic credit completion required before becoming an Audit Associate)
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese, with the ability to use both languages in a business setting.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools like Alteryx or Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of technical accounting, financial reporting standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in various computer applications, especially MS Office (especially Excel), and aptitude for learning KPMG audit tools and client applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service, strong communication and time management skills, relationship-building abilities, sound professional judgment, professional skepticism, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership experience. Project management skills are a plus.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the office and be able to travel to client sites as needed. The role requires in-person work at a KPMG office or client site an average of three days per week. Some client assignments may involve travel and overnight stays.
