Audit Japanese Business Network (JBN) Intern

Specialty/Competency: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

About the Opportunity at PwC Assurance

At PwC, our Audit and Assurance teams provide independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information. Our core mission is to enhance the credibility and reliability of this information for various stakeholders. We evaluate compliance with regulations, including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

As an Audit Intern within our Japanese Business Network (JBN), you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of financial statement audits. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the intricacies of auditing and assurance, supporting client teams on diverse projects. You will learn to apply accounting policies and financial reporting standards, focusing on PwC’s practices, assisting with basic tasks, and observing professional work environments. This experience is designed to help you develop your personal brand and build a strong foundation for a successful career in auditing.

What You’ll Do & Learn (Key Responsibilities & Development)

As a contributing member of our team, driven by curiosity, you will engage in a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and assurance engagements specifically within the Japanese Business Network.
• Participating in the review and verification of financial documents to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting in the application of auditing methodologies and accounting standards such as GAAP and GAAS.
• Engaging in data analysis and interpretation to identify financial trends and insights.
• Contributing to the preparation of financial reports and disclosures for stakeholders.
• Collaborating with team members to manage client relationships and deliver audit services.
• Learning and applying internal controls and compliance auditing techniques.
• Observing and participating in the implementation of data security and quality measures.
• Utilizing data visualization tools to present financial data effectively.
• Analyzing financial transactions and statements to support audit objectives.
• Gathering and organizing information to support risk identification and management processes.
• Developing an understanding of accounting policies and financial reporting standards.
• Engaging in active listening and communication to enhance team collaboration and client interactions.
• Applying project management skills to assist in the coordination of audit tasks and timelines.

Skills & Professional Growth

Throughout your internship, you will continuously develop essential professional skills and establish your personal brand, paving the way for future opportunities. This includes:

• Applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of your own development.
• Appreciating diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopting habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listening, asking questions to check understanding, and clearly expressing ideas.
• Seeking, reflecting, acting on, and giving feedback.
• Gathering information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Committing to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learning and applying professional and technical standards (e.g., specific PwC tax and audit guidance), upholding the Firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements.

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English, with the ability to read, write, and speak both languages in a professional setting.
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student’s final year of school. Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student’s final year of school.

What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA.
• Demonstrating knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Participating in external audit processes and methodologies.
• Engaging in financial statement analysis and reporting.
• Utilizing data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Applying auditing methodologies in financial audits.
• Supporting client management and communication efforts.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 – $48.00 per hour. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

Additional Information

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.