Audit Intern: Learn GAAP, AI-Driven Audits

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

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Chicago, IL offers an Audit Intern position within the Assurance practice. You will support audit teams on financial statement audits, learn PwC methodologies, and gain exposure to GAAP and GAAS in a collaborative environment.

Requirements include pursuing or completed Bachelor's in Accounting with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in your state. Travel up to 20% is possible as you gain hands-on audit experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least a 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. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Participating in the review and verification of financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assisting in the analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Engaging in the documentation of audit processes and findings to maintain organized and consistent records.
• Learning and applying GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborating with team members to monitor and analyze financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilizing data analysis skills to support the audit process and enhance the quality of financial reporting.
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to develop a foundational understanding of audit practices and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Data analysis

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Excel

GAAS

GAAP

Job description

PwC South Africa in Chicago, IL offers an Audit Intern position within the Assurance practice. You will support audit teams on financial statement audits, learn PwC methodologies, and gain exposure to GAAP and GAAS in a collaborative environment.

Requirements include pursuing or completed Bachelor's in Accounting with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in your state. Travel up to 20% is possible as you gain hands-on audit experience.