Intern/Trainee in External Audit Services
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Job Description
About PwC’s External Audit Services:
PwC offers External Audit services providing assurance services and business advice to a diverse clientele, ranging from small, rapidly growing companies to large multinational corporations. Many clients are well-known brands with significant international presence. The firm emphasizes utilizing cutting-edge technology to minimize manual testing, allowing its professionals to focus on high-value client service, corporate governance enhancement, and ensuring the reliability of client information. PwC fosters a purpose-led and values-driven culture, using the PwC Professional global leadership development framework to guide employee growth and success.
Job Description: Intern/Trainee in External Audit Services
As an intern or trainee, you will be part of a team tackling complex business challenges, contributing from strategy development to execution. The role involves supporting various phases of financial statement audits and select projects. You will be expected to demonstrate creative thinking and initiative while collaborating effectively within a team and building strong relationships with colleagues. Proactive seeking of guidance and feedback is essential. The position requires flexibility in prioritizing tasks and exhibiting professional skepticism. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities at this level include:
• Curiosity and experimentation: Exploring new approaches and ideas.
• Understanding PwC’s value proposition: Learning how the firm operates and benefits clients.
• Critical thinking: Analyzing data, facts, and information, asking insightful questions.
• Problem-solving: Utilizing various tools and techniques to support research and analysis.
• High-quality work: Producing deliverables adhering to professional standards.
• Technical proficiency: Staying abreast of industry advancements.
• Data handling: Responsible manipulation and analysis of data and information.
• Effective communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Open-mindedness: Welcoming diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
• Ethical conduct: Upholding the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Specific intern responsibilities within PwC’s core audit services include:
• Supporting specific phases of financial statement audits.
• Contributing to select projects, demonstrating creative thinking and initiative as a team member.
• Building strong relationships with team members.
• Actively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while maintaining professional skepticism.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Required GPA: 3.0
• Minimum Experience: 0 years.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ideally, in the 3rd year of a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Internships typically occur during winter/spring or summer before graduation.
• Before full-time employment, meet educational requirements for relevant professional credentials (e.g., 150 credit hours for CPA licensure). Reciprocity options may also be considered.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
• Interest in auditing and a public accounting career.
• Basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems (including GAAP).
• Ability to research and analyze client, industry, and technical matters.
• Problem-solving skills, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication with various levels of leadership.
• Self-motivation and commitment to personal development.
