Intern / Trainee in External Audit Services
Are you applying to the internship?
Job Description
About PwC’s External Audit Services:
PwC offers External Audit services, providing assurance services and business advice to diverse clients, ranging from small, rapidly growing companies to large multinational corporations. Many clients are well-known brands with extensive international reach. The firm emphasizes using advanced technology to minimize manual testing, allowing professionals to focus on high-value client service, corporate governance improvement, and enhancing the reliability of client information. PwC fosters a culture of purpose-led and values-driven leadership at all levels, utilizing the PwC Professional global leadership development framework. This framework establishes consistent expectations across all areas and career paths, offering transparency regarding the skills needed for career advancement.
Job Description: Intern / Trainee in External Audit Services:
As an intern or trainee, you’ll be part of a team tackling complex business challenges, from strategic planning to execution. The role involves supporting various phases of financial statement audits and participating in projects that demand creative thinking and initiative within a team setting. Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting Financial Statement Audits: Contributing to various stages of the audit process.
• Project Support: Participating in projects, demonstrating creative thinking, individual initiative, and teamwork, while building strong relationships with colleagues.
• Proactive Learning: Actively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Task Prioritization: Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, while maintaining professional skepticism.
PwC Professional Skills and Responsibilities (for this level):
• Curiosity and Innovation: Exploring new ideas and approaches.
• Business Understanding: Learning how PwC operates and adds value to clients.
• Analytical Thinking: Thinking critically, questioning data and information.
• Problem-Solving: Supporting research, analysis, and problem-solving using various tools and techniques.
• Quality Work: Producing high-quality work that meets professional standards.
• Technical Knowledge: Staying updated on relevant technical developments.
• Data Handling: Handling, manipulating, and analyzing data responsibly.
• Communication: Communicating effectively—verbally and in written materials.
• Collaboration: Embracing diverse viewpoints and engaging with conflicting ideas.
• Ethics: Upholding PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Prior experience is not required. Ideal candidates are typically in their 3rd year of a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program, interning during winter/spring or summer before graduation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in auditing and a desire for a public accounting career; basic understanding 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; effective communication (written and verbal); ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; self-motivation; and commitment to personal growth. Before starting full-time, meeting all educational requirements for a relevant professional credential (e.g., CPA license) is preferred.
