Intern - Assurance (Data CoE) (March 2027 Intake)

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Assurance Data Centre of Excellence intern in Kuala Lumpur to gain hands-on experience with data-driven audit support. You will handle client data, build analytics, and contribute to audit engagements under supervision.

You will learn data handling, analytics techniques, dashboard development, and automation while collaborating with audit teams and data specialists to deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required or pursuing degree in a related field.
• Interest in data analytics and auditing with a proactive learning mindset.
• Willingness to learn data tools and participate in analytics projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data extraction, cleansing and preparation from client systems.
• Apply analytics techniques to support risk assessments and substantive testing.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to provide audit insights.
• Support audit teams by integrating data analytics into workflows.
• Document methodologies and results to ensure audit trail compliance and transparency.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

AI Fluency

Teamwork

Digital Tooling

Empathy

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we focus on nurturing and developing individuals across our entry level careers programmes, providing them with opportunities to start their professional journey. We offer various entry-level positions and programmes for individuals to gain valuable experience and grow their skills.

As an intern in PwC's Assurance Data Centre of Excellence (Data CoE), you will play an active role in supporting audit teams through data-driven solutions. This internship is designed to give you hands‑on responsibility in handling client data, building analytics, and contributing directly to assurance engagements. You will be expected to take ownership of tasks, deliver high‑quality outputs, and collaborate closely with both auditors and data specialists.

1. Data Handling & Preparation

• Extract, cleanse, and transform large datasets from client systems with minimal supervision.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used in audit procedures.

2. Analytics & Insights

• Apply data analytics techniques (trend analysis, anomaly detection, sampling, predictive modelling) to support risk assessments and substantive testing.
• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide actionable insights for audit teams.

3. Audit Support

• Work directly with Assurance teams to integrate data analytics into audit workflows.
• Document methodologies and results to ensure transparency and audit trail compliance.

4. Automation & Innovation

• Contribute to automation initiatives by developing scripts, workflows, or reusable models.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and tools to enhance efficiency.

5. Collaboration & Communication

• Present findings and visualizations to audit teams and managers in a clear, professional manner.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members on data tools and techniques.

Overall, as an intern in PwC's Assurance Data Centre of Excellence (Data CoE), you will take on meaningful responsibilities that directly support audit engagements through data‑driven solutions. Beyond observation, you’ll handle client datasets, apply analytics, and contribute to automation initiatives that enhance audit quality and efficiency. This internship offers valuable exposure at the intersection of audit and technology, where your work will deliver insights, strengthen risk assessments, and improve processes for PwC teams and clients.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Communication, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages

English

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No