Audit Intern: Grow with GAAP, GAAS & Data Analysis

PwC South Africa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC in San Francisco is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will work within Assurance to observe and participate in audit processes, learn PwC methodologies, and develop a strong foundation in financial reporting.

You will assist audit teams, apply GAAP/GAAS, and contribute to data analysis, documentation, and internal controls reviews, while developing commercial awareness for your future career at PwC.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP and GAAS concepts.
• Interest in auditing and financial reporting.
• Willingness to learn PwC methodologies and apply them in practice.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits.
• Review and verify financial documents for transparency and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights.
• Document audit processes and findings for organized records.
• Observe and apply GAAP/GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor financial trends and risks.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and suggest improvements.
• Utilize data analysis to support the audit workflow.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit processes

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility in intended state

Job description

PwC in San Francisco is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will work within Assurance to observe and participate in audit processes, learn PwC methodologies, and develop a strong foundation in financial reporting.

You will assist audit teams, apply GAAP/GAAS, and contribute to data analysis, documentation, and internal controls reviews, while developing commercial awareness for your future career at PwC.