Audit Intern: Learn GAAP & GAAS, Data Insights

PwC South Africa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is offering an Audit Intern position within the Assurance practice, providing hands-on exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will learn PwC methodologies and observe audit processes while performing basic tasks.

You will develop your professional brand, build commercial awareness, and collaborate with teams to deliver quality results during the internship. Candidates are typically in their third year or fourth year and must meet CPA eligibility

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have 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 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

Audit methodologies

Internal controls

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

PwC is offering an Audit Intern position within the Assurance practice, providing hands-on exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will learn PwC methodologies and observe audit processes while performing basic tasks.

You will develop your professional brand, build commercial awareness, and collaborate with teams to deliver quality results during the internship. Candidates are typically in their third year or fourth year and must meet CPA eligibility