May 2027 - Risk Services - IT Audit CPA - Summer Intern - Montreal

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Quebec; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Mental health support

Lifestyle account

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Summer Intern in Risk Services IT Audit. You’ll assess technology controls, support financial reporting integrity, and work with a team to gain hands-on experience with AI and digital tools.

The program runs May through August 2027 and focuses on risk assessment, IT controls, and client service in a collaborative environment. You’ll learn from experienced professionals, participate in workshops, and gain exposure to governance, risk management, and technology controls

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses.
• Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
• Motivated to learn about IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls.
• Motivated to learn about IT risks and internal controls, including control objectives and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor or director.
• Document audit evidence clearly and concisely, validating relevance and quality.
• Analyze impact of control deficiencies on financial data and audit strategy.
• Build collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Accepting Feedback

Data Security

AML

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Canada, we're more than a professional services firm-we're a community of solvers tackling the world's most important problems. As a Summer Intern in our Risk Services practice, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You'll build relationships, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters-whether it's helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting.

If you're an accounting student working toward your CPA designation, this internship offers a launchpad like no other. From early May through mid-August 2027, you'll dive into real client work, learning how businesses operate and how trust is built in the market. You'll be guided by experienced professionals as you learn how organizations identify, assess, and respond to risk, while gaining exposure to our market‑leading AI and digital tools. You'll benefit from a rich internship experience that includes meetings with firm leadership, interactive lunch and learns, skill‑building workshops, client visits, and opportunities to participate in volunteer and social events. Grow here, go further.

The Opportunity : Audit IT

A career in our IT Audit team will provide you with the opportunity to assess and strengthen the technology controls that underpin the reliability, security, and integrity of our clients' information systems. You will work directly with experienced professionals to evaluate IT environments, systems, and processes that support financial reporting and business operations for organizations across a variety of sectors. Your work may include reviewing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and system implementations, as well as providing audit support to internal and external audit teams. You will help clients understand how technology risks impact their business and provide insights that enhance trust and confidence in their systems.

In this role, you will:

• Enable clients across various industries to improve their risk management and internal control capabilities.
• Provide services that enhance the value delivered by existing internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions, including strategic advisory solutions, outsourcing, and co-sourcing.
• Cover the full spectrum of value protection to enhance value through governance and process reviews, resource optimization, and compliance audits.
• Deliver risk advisory services covering financial, operational, compliance, strategic, and emerging risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting the timelines and budgets set during the planning phase.
• Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director responsible for the assignments given to you.
• Clearly and concisely document audit evidence obtained during audit execution and validate its relevance and quality.
• Analyze the impact of control deficiencies identified during audit execution on financial data and the overall audit strategy.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.
• Actively monitor external trends in IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, and acquire knowledge on these topics.
• Identify business development opportunities to offer services from other departments to our clients and to present our services to new potential clients.

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve:

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
• Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
• Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure‑related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT, as well as IT control frameworks
• Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including the establishment of control objectives and the design of control procedures
• Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations' financial, strategic, and operational objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong skills in prioritization and problem‑solving

Please note:

• This position is eligible for PwC Canada's Award and Mentorship Programs.

Why you'll love PwC:

• Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
• Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs.
• Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad.
• Inclusive, Purpose‑Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Coaching and Training
• Communication
• Compliance Advisement
• Compliance Oversight
• Compliance Program Implementation
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Confidential Information Handling
• Contract Review
• Contractual Risk Mitigation
• Contractual Risk Monitoring
• Contract Writing
• Crisis Management
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Data Security
• Discretion and Business Ethics
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Risk Management
• Governance Framework
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 26, 2026

We're committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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