Intern / Trainee

Job Description

About PwC

PwC, a global professional services network, offers a range of Assurance services and business advice to diverse clientele, from fast-growing startups to large multinational entities. Known for their work with well-known brands, PwC emphasizes leveraging technology to minimize manual tasks, focusing on delivering high-quality client service. They are committed to developing purpose-led and values-driven leaders at every level, guided by their global leadership development framework, PwC Professional. This framework ensures transparency and clarity on the skills needed for career growth.

Job Description: Intern / Trainee – External Audit Services

As an Intern/Trainee at PwC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to solving complex business issues, from strategy development to execution. Your role will involve supporting various phases of financial statement audits and specific projects, while demonstrating creative thinking and initiative. You’ll foster strong relationships with team members, proactively seek guidance, and prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining professional skepticism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Financial Statement Audits: Assist in select phases of financial statement audits.
• Contributing to Projects: Provide support to specific projects.
• Demonstrating Initiative: Showcase creative thinking and individual initiative as a team member.
• Building Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues.
• Seeking Guidance: Proactively seek clarification and feedback from team members.
• Prioritizing Tasks: Demonstrate flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks.
• Exercising Professional Skepticism: Maintain a professional and skeptical approach to work.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience: Entry-level position typically suited for students in their third year of a four-year program or their fourth year of a five-year program.
• Certifications: Preferred to meet educational requirements for a CPA license before joining full-time.
• Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates an interest in auditing and a desire for a career in public accounting. Has basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems. Demonstrates an ability to research and analyze relevant client, industry, and technical matters. Possesses problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, strong written and verbal communication skills, and self-motivation.

This internship program typically takes place during the winter/spring or summer months, prior to the intern’s intended graduation year.