Aspiring Audit Analyst — Learn GAAP/GAAS & Data Insights

PwC South Africa; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

PwC South Africa offers an Audit Intern position within our Assurance practice, focusing on learning financial statement audits and applying PwC methodologies. You will support teams, observe auditing processes, and develop your personal brand and commercial awareness.

This entry-level role targets students pursuing or who have completed an Accounting degree, with expectations to meet CPA eligibility in the intended state of employment. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Internship is an entry-level role typically for students in year 3 or 4 of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and learn auditing methodologies.
• Review and verify financial documents to ensure transparency and compliance with standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and provide insights.
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learn GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks and apply them to client work.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Data analysis

Auditing methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PwC South Africa offers an Audit Intern position within our Assurance practice, focusing on learning financial statement audits and applying PwC methodologies. You will support teams, observe auditing processes, and develop your personal brand and commercial awareness.

This entry-level role targets students pursuing or who have completed an Accounting degree, with expectations to meet CPA eligibility in the intended state of employment. Travel up to 20% is required.