Internal Audit and Controls Intern | Multiple Locations Summer 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Total Rewards

401(k) plans

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks an Internal Audit and Controls Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team in the United States. You will engage in risk- and controls-focused assignments, assist planning and testing of internal controls, and help prepare findings for clients and senior team members, with emphasis on collaboration and learning.

This in-person internship explores cyber, automation, AI, ERP systems and blockchain, helping you build practical skills while supporting real client engagements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the listed degrees/majors.
• Additional academic credits to complete before degree and CPA eligibility.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques, including Generative AI; MS Office suite proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Engage in assignments focused on process, risk and controls including SOX compliance.
• Assist planning and execution of risk, control and internal audit projects using automation tools.
• Conduct internal control testing and analyze results for effectiveness.
• Participate in internal audit engagements and communicate findings clearly.
• Learn about cyber, automation, ERP systems and blockchain and apply learnings.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Risk Management

Management Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems

Computer Science

Education

Accounting

Finance

Risk Management

MIS

Accounting Information Systems

Computer Science

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Internal Audit and Controls Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a variety of assignments focused on process, risk and controls, including internal audit risk assessments; planning, scoping, execution and reporting; internal control assessment, design and effectiveness testing; stakeholder communications to support business objectives; and client Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Assist in the planning and execution of projects related to risk, control and internal audit, leveraging automation tools
• Conduct internal control testing and analyze results to determine the efficacy of business and IT processes and controls
• Participate actively in internal audit engagements, performing analytical reviews of key client processes and data to improve control mechanisms and enhance business processes
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of internal audit findings and recommendations within reports, using clear and concise communication with clients and team members
• Learn new and emerging technologies such as cyber, automation, artificial intelligence, modern ERP systems and blockchain; apply learning to engagements

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques, including Generative AI applications; ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Internal Audit and Controls professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week; some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office)
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAAudIACI_8_24 California Salary Range: $88000 - $94000

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