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About PwC External Audit Services
PwC’s External Audit services provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to clients of all sizes, from small, fast-growing companies to large, internationally recognized brands. The firm focuses on leveraging technology to reduce manual testing, allowing its professionals to focus on high-value client service, enhancing corporate governance, and ensuring the reliability of client information.
PwC emphasizes leadership development through the PwC Professional framework, a global program that outlines expectations across career paths, geographies, and lines of service. This framework provides transparency on the skills required for career progression and success.
Job Description: Intern / Trainee in External Audit Services
As an Intern / Trainee, you will be part of a team dedicated to solving complex business issues, from strategy to execution. You will be responsible for:
Core Responsibilities:
• Supporting select phases of a financial statement audit.
• Supporting select projects, demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member.
• Building solid relationships with team members.
• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.
PwC Professional Skills & Responsibilities:
• Curiosity and Innovation: Be open to new ideas and explore how PwC adds value to clients.
• Analytical Thinking: Analyze data, facts, and information, asking critical questions.
• Problem Solving: Support research, analysis, and problem-solving using various tools and techniques.
• Quality Assurance: Produce high-quality work that adheres to professional standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Stay updated on technical developments related to your specialization.
• Data Management: Handle, manipulate, and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Communication: Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration: Embrace diverse perspectives and welcome opposing ideas.
• Ethics and Conduct: Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• 0 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Client service intern positions are typically filled by students in their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Interns typically join during the winter/spring or summer before their intended graduation year.
• Preferred Certifications: Before starting full-time with PwC, meet all educational requirements for the primary credential license appropriate for your practice area. This may include meeting the 150-credit hour requirement for the CPA license in the state where your office is located or providing documentation proving that your CPA license can be obtained through reciprocity based on a license held or exam passed in another state.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrate an interest in auditing and a desire to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and current accounting policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate some ability to research and analyze relevant client, industry, and technical matters.
• Demonstrate basic experience and proven abilities in:
• Utilizing problem-solving skills.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Interacting with different levels of leadership (client and/or team-based) in both written and verbal form.
• Self-motivation and taking responsibility for personal growth and development.
Additional Information:
• For more information about the intern experience in audit, visit: https://youtu.be/QwbTCA50d_s
• Learn more about how PwC works: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
• PwC’s H-1B Lottery Policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy
• Application Deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
• Salary Range: $30.75 – $40.75 (dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, and more. For a quick overview, visit: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
