Intern/Trainee in Tax Services
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Job Description
About PwC Private:
PwC Private focuses on providing a range of business advisory services to private companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. Their services span the entire business lifecycle, from startup to exit, and include audit, tax compliance and planning, wealth management, cash flow management, equity expansion, and divestiture strategies. The firm designs personalized service plans tailored to the unique needs of privately owned entities. They aim to help clients improve operational efficiency, freeing up time to focus on business strategy and growth within the context of a changing global landscape.
Job Description: Intern/Trainee in Tax Services:
This internship offers an opportunity to work within PwC’s tax practice, contributing to various phases of client engagements. Responsibilities include:
• Tax Research and Analysis: Researching and analyzing tax laws, rules, and regulations; applying this knowledge to real-world scenarios; and drafting memorandums to support decisions and solutions.
• Project Support: Contributing to select projects, demonstrating initiative and creative thinking as part of a team.
• Collaboration and Feedback: Proactively seeking guidance and feedback from senior team members.
• Prioritization and Task Completion: Demonstrating flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks effectively.
PwC Professional Skills and Responsibilities (applicable to the internship):
The internship aligns with PwC’s global leadership development framework, the PwC Professional. Interns are expected to develop skills in:
• Curiosity and Innovation: Exploring new approaches and ideas.
• Business Acumen: Understanding how PwC operates and adds value to clients.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing data and information, asking insightful questions.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizing various tools and techniques to support research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Quality Work: Producing high-quality work that meets professional standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Staying updated on relevant technical developments.
• Data Handling: Responsible handling, manipulation, and analysis of data and information.
• Communication: Communicating effectively – verbally and in writing – in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaboration: Embracing diverse viewpoints and engaging constructively with differing opinions.
• Ethics: Upholding the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, minimum 3.0 GPA, fluency in Japanese and English.
• Preferred Qualifications: Ideally in the 3rd year of a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program, with internship participation during winter/spring or summer before graduation. Meeting educational requirements for CPA licensure (either completed or in progress) is preferred.
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated abilities in researching and analyzing tax laws, communicating effectively with various levels of client and firm management, self-motivation, a desire for career development, and experience researching business and industry trends. Exposure to automation and digitization in a professional services environment, including working with large datasets and data visualization tools is a plus.
