Audit Japanese Business Network Intern

Job Description

Audit – Japanese Business Network – Intern – Winter 2028 – Destination CPA | PwC

The Tone:
This is an internship at PwC, a global network of firms dedicated to delivering quality assurance, advisory, and tax services. As an Audit Japanese Business Network Intern, you will operate within our Assurance practice, contributing directly to the transparency and integrity of financial reporting for diverse clients. This role is essential for providing independent assessments that help clients focus on their core business objectives, while also offering you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to professional work environments and lay a robust foundation for a rewarding career in audit and assurance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Seasonal
• Pay: $29.25–$48.00 hourly
• Team: Within audit teams, supporting experienced auditors in the Japanese Business Network.
• Mission: Support the delivery of financial statement audits for Japanese business clients, contributing to the transparency and integrity of financial reporting and the application of PwC’s methodologies.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Audit Support: Support audit teams in conducting comprehensive financial statement audits specifically for Japanese business clients.
• Document Verification: Participate in the thorough review and verification of financial documents to confirm accuracy and ensure full compliance with established accounting standards.
• Accounting Standards Application: Assist actively in the practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) throughout various audit processes.
• Data Analysis: Engage in detailed data analysis and interpretation activities to effectively identify significant financial trends and derive actionable insights for clients.
• Audit Documentation: Contribute diligently to the meticulous documentation of all audit processes and findings, crucial for maintaining transparency and integrity across all engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level candidate currently pursuing or having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.
• Experience: Must meet all educational requirements necessary to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment prior to commencing full-time work at PwC.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate with business-level fluency in Japanese and English, encompassing reading, writing, and speaking; an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Bonus: Preference for an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher; a demonstrated ability to leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes; established knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards; practical experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in audits; proficiency in utilizing data analysis and interpretation for financial insights; engagement in external audit processes and methodologies.