Audit Intern: Learn GAAP, GAAS & Data Analytics

PwC South Africa; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and develop commercial awareness while handling basic tasks and research.

This entry-level role emphasizes a learning mindset, collaboration with teammates, and observation of professional audit environments as you prepare for CPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in intended state of employment.
• Internship is entry-level; typically third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program.

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 to support the audit process and enhance financial reporting quality.
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to build foundational audit skills.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing methodologies

GAAP knowledge

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and develop commercial awareness while handling basic tasks and research.

This entry-level role emphasizes a learning mindset, collaboration with teammates, and observation of professional audit environments as you prepare for CPA eligibility.