Intern/Trainee in External Audit Services
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About PwC
PwC is a global professional services network that provides assurance, tax, and consulting services. They offer a wide range of services to clients ranging from small, fast-growing businesses to large, well-known brands with international reach. PwC emphasizes the use of technology to reduce manual testing, allowing their employees to focus on enhancing client service and improving corporate governance and the reliability of their clients’ information.
PwC Professional: PwC has a global leadership development framework called PwC Professional, which provides a structured approach to developing leaders at all levels. This framework sets expectations and provides transparency on the skills needed for career progression.
Job Description: Intern/Trainee in External Audit Services
As an Intern/Trainee in PwC’s External Audit Services, you will work as part of a team to solve complex business issues, contributing to both strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Audit Phases: Assist in various phases of financial statement audits.
• Project Support: Contribute to specific projects, demonstrating creativity and initiative.
• Teamwork: Build strong relationships with team members and actively seek guidance and feedback.
• Task Prioritization: Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while maintaining professional skepticism.
Core PwC Professional Skills and Responsibilities:
• Curiosity and Learning: Be curious, try new things, and learn about PwC’s business and value-adding approach.
• Critical Thinking: Think broadly, ask insightful questions about data, facts, and other information.
• Problem Solving: Support research, analysis, and problem solving using various tools and techniques.
• Quality Work: Produce high-quality work that meets professional standards.
• Technical Knowledge: Stay updated on technical developments in your area of specialization.
• Data Analysis: Handle, manipulate, and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Communication: Communicate confidently and clearly, both verbally and in written materials.
• Open-mindedness: Embrace different viewpoints and welcome opposing ideas.
• Ethics and Conduct: Uphold PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Client service intern positions are typically open to students in their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or their 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Interns usually join during the winter/spring or summer before their intended graduation year.
• Certification (Preferred): Before starting full-time, meet all educational requirements for relevant professional credentials (e.g., CPA license) in the state where your office is located.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrated interest in auditing and a desire to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to research and analyze client, industry, and technical matters.
• Proven abilities in:
• Problem solving
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
• Communicating with various levels of leadership
• Self-motivation and taking responsibility for personal development
Learn More:
• Intern Experience: [https://youtu.be/QwbTCA50d_s](https://youtu.be/QwbTCA50d_s)
• PwC’s Work Culture: [https://pwc.to/how-we-work](https://pwc.to/how-we-work)
• H-1B Sponsorship Policy: [https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy](https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy)
• Application Deadlines: [https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines](https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines)
• Salary Range: $30.75 – $40.75 (dependent on experience, location, and applicable laws)
• Benefits: [https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance](https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance)
