Audit - Korean Business Network - Intern - Summer 2027

PwC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Korean Business Network Intern in the United States. You will observe and assist in financial statement audits for Korean clients, gaining exposure to PwC methodologies and regulatory practices.

The role emphasizes learning, initiative, and delivering quality work that adds client value. You will work within Assurance, collaborating with teams to enhance transparency, apply professional standards, and develop your financial reporting skills while building your personal

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall
• Ability to communicate in Korean and English
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment
• Intern-level entry with potential for growth and learning

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits for Korean clients
• Review and verify financial documents for GAAP/GAAS compliance
• Assist in applying auditing methodologies to improve accuracy of audits
• Engage in data analysis to identify financial trends
• Collaborate with team to document processes and ensure data quality and security
• Observe and learn from experienced auditors to understand PwC practices

Skills

Korean fluency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility before full-time employment

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Audit Korean Business Network Intern, you will engage in financial statement audits, gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies and practices. You will support teams by participating in projects that focus on enhancing transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements, allowing businesses to concentrate on their growth. As an intern, you will observe and learn from experienced professionals, contributing to the team's success through basic tasks and research. This role emphasizes a learning mindset, encouraging you to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for clients.

Within our Assurance practice, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you can develop your potential and establish your personal brand. You will have the opportunity to appreciate diverse perspectives and apply professional standards, all while gaining confidence in your financial reporting skills. In this role, you will be encouraged to actively listen, gather information, and analyze facts to discern patterns, contributing to the overall success of the team and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits for Korean business clients
• Participating in the review and verification of financial documents to validate compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Assisting in the application of auditing methodologies to enhance the accuracy and reliability of audit processes
• Engaging in data analysis and interpretation to identify financial trends and insights
• Collaborating with team members to document processes and maintain data quality and security
• Utilizing technical accounting skills to address complex transactions and reporting issues
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
• Applying a learning mindset to develop personal and professional skills in a supportive environment

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Korean and English
• 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

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Demonstrating knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Utilizing auditing methodologies in financial statement analysis
• Applying data analysis and interpretation for financial trends
• Engaging in external audit processes and internal controls
• Participating in project management and process documentation

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.