Audit Intern: Build GAAP-Driven Financial Insight

PwC South Africa; Cleveland (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern/Trainee in the Assurance practice to gain exposure to financial statement audits, assist with client support, and learn PwC's methodologies.

You will support audit teams, review documents, analyze financial data, document processes, and observe GAAP and GAAS in action. This internship offers learning and growth within a professional environment, with travel up to 20% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or in progress.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment.
• Entry-level role; candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree or fourth year of a five-year program.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Reviewing and verifying financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Documenting audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learning and applying GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborating with team members to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilizing data analysis to support the audit process and improve financial reporting quality.
• Observing experienced auditors to build foundational audit and client interaction skills.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing methodologies

Data analysis

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern/Trainee in the Assurance practice to gain exposure to financial statement audits, assist with client support, and learn PwC's methodologies.

You will support audit teams, review documents, analyze financial data, document processes, and observe GAAP and GAAS in action. This internship offers learning and growth within a professional environment, with travel up to 20% as required.