Audit Intern/Trainee
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Job Description
About PwC’s External Audit Services:
PwC offers External Audit services providing assurance services and business advice to a diverse clientele, ranging from small, rapidly growing companies to large multinational corporations. Many clients are well-known brands with significant international presence. The firm emphasizes leveraging technology to minimize manual testing, allowing auditors to concentrate on high-value client service, corporate governance enhancement, and ensuring the reliability of client information. PwC fosters a leadership development framework called “PwC Professional,” aiming to cultivate purpose-led and values-driven leaders at all levels. This framework provides standardized expectations and transparent skill requirements for career progression.
Job Description: Audit Intern/Trainee
As an intern or trainee, you’ll be part of a team addressing complex business challenges, from strategic planning to execution. The role involves supporting various phases of financial statement audits and specific projects. Responsibilities include:
• Supporting Financial Statement Audits: Contributing to select phases of the audit process.
• Project Support: Participating in projects, showcasing creative thinking and initiative within a team environment.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Collaborating effectively with team members and fostering strong working relationships.
• Seeking Guidance: Proactively seeking feedback and clarification from senior team members.
• Task Prioritization: Demonstrating flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks while maintaining professional skepticism.
PwC Professional Skills & Responsibilities (for this level):
• Curiosity & Innovation: Exploring new approaches and ideas.
• Business Understanding: Grasping PwC’s operations and client value proposition.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing data, facts, and information critically.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizing various tools and techniques to support research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Quality Work: Producing high-quality work compliant with professional standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Staying abreast of technical developments in the area of specialization.
• Data Handling: Responsible handling, manipulation, and analysis of data and information.
• Communication: Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration: Embracing diverse perspectives and engaging with conflicting ideas.
• Ethics: Adhering to the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Preferred Qualifications: Typically, third-year students in a four-year program or fourth-year students in a five-year program, applying for internships during winter/spring or summer before graduation. Meeting educational requirements for relevant professional credentials (e.g., CPA) is preferred.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Interest in auditing and public accounting, basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting; ability to research and analyze client, industry, and technical matters; problem-solving skills; strong communication skills (written and verbal); self-motivation and commitment to personal development.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range is $30.75 – $40.75 (Maryland-based roles). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and vacation time. (Note: Salary and benefits may vary by location).
