Audit Intern – Japanese Practice & Data Analytics

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Audit Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team in Chicago. You will work as part of a team to conduct financial statement audits and support the capital markets by ensuring accuracy and reliability of client information, while upholding integrity.

Candidates must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing accounting degrees and CPA licensure prerequisites. The role involves in-person work at a KPMG office for an average of three days per week, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program
• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required prior to starting as an Audit Associate)
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course is required at the time of application
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Bilingual in English and Japanese with ability to use both Japanese and English language skills in a business environment
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred
• Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, including U.S. GAAP
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence
• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of client processes and technology systems; translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology
• Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions
• Support the data driven audit by utilizing a range of technologies and data analysis tools, including AI, Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking an Audit Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team in Chicago. You will work as part of a team to conduct financial statement audits and support the capital markets by ensuring accuracy and reliability of client information, while upholding integrity.

Candidates must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing accounting degrees and CPA licensure prerequisites. The role involves in-person work at a KPMG office for an average of three days per week, with opportunities to