Audit Japanese Business Network Intern – Japanese Business Network Audit

Job Description

Audit – Japanese Business Network (JBN) – Intern – Summer 2027 | PwC

The Tone:
This is an entry-level internship at PwC, an organization focused on delivering assurance services. This role supports teams in conducting financial statement audits within the Assurance practice, contributing to the transparency and integrity of financial reporting. Interns will gain exposure to PwC’s methodologies and practices, providing independent assessments that help clients focus on their business objectives. This opportunity emphasizes learning, personal development, and building a foundation for a rewarding career in audit and assurance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (Summer 2027)
• Location: Unspecified (US market, Los Angeles mentioned in legal disclaimers)
• Pay: $29.25–$48.00 hourly
• Team: Working within the Assurance practice, supporting audit teams for Japanese business clients.
• Mission: Contributing to the transparency and integrity of financial reporting for Japanese business clients through independent assessments.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Support: Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits for Japanese business clients.
• Document Verification: Participate in the review and verification of financial documents to confirm accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Standard Application: Assist in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) during audit processes.
• Data Analysis: Engage in data analysis and interpretation to identify financial trends and insights.
• Documentation: Contribute to the documentation of audit processes and findings to maintain transparency and integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for candidates currently pursuing or having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required beyond academic progress. Must meet educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment before starting full-time.
• Skills: Demonstrated business-level fluency in Japanese and English (read, write, speak). A minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Bonus: A preference for a 3.5 overall GPA. Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, applying GAAP in audits, utilizing data analysis and interpretation for financial insights, engaging in external audit processes and methodologies, and participating in monitoring and analyzing financial trends. Using AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes is also a plus.