Audit - Korean Business Network (KBN) - Intern - Summer 2027

PwC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New Grad in Rosemont, IL, seeks an Audit Korean Business Network Intern to participate in financial statement audits and learn PwC methodologies. You will support teams, perform basic tasks, and conduct research to add value for clients.

In PwC Assurance, you will observe professionals, apply professional standards, and develop your confidence in financial reporting while embracing diverse perspectives and a learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
• Fluency in Korean and English (read, write, speak).
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in your intended state.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams in financial statement audits for Korean business clients.
• Review and verify documents for GAAP/GAAS compliance.
• Apply auditing methodologies to improve accuracy of processes.
• Perform data analysis to identify financial trends and insights.
• Document processes and maintain data quality and security.
• Observe and learn PwC practices and methodologies from senior auditors.
• Demonstrate a learning mindset and contribute with quality work.

Skills

Korean language fluency

English language fluency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Job Description & Summary

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