Audit Intern: GAAP & GAAS Insights in Assurance

PwC South Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to join its Assurance practice in a dynamic learning environment. You will assist with financial statement audits, support client services, and learn PwC methodologies while building a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.

You will perform basic tasks, conduct research, and observe professional work environments, developing your personal brand and commercial awareness as you progress through assignments with varying challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles; typically in the third year of a four-year degree or fourth year of a five-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gain exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Review and verify financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learn and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contribute to evaluating internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilize data analysis to support the audit process and enhance reporting quality.
• Observe and learn from experienced auditors to understand audit practices and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Financial analysis

Auditing

Internal controls

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to join its Assurance practice in a dynamic learning environment. You will assist with financial statement audits, support client services, and learn PwC methodologies while building a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.

You will perform basic tasks, conduct research, and observe professional work environments, developing your personal brand and commercial awareness as you progress through assignments with varying challenges and opportunities.