Supports internal audit teams by evaluating controls and business processes, analyzing financial statements under GAAP and auditing standards, conducting risk analysis, and assisting with IT audit activities. The intern contributes to process improvement, data visualization, report writing, stakeholder management, and project coordination while developing accounting, audit, and commercial awareness skills.
At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.
Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
Additional Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Business Process Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating organizational controls and processes. This role offers you the chance to delve into the world of audit and assurance, focusing on internal audit practices. You will gain exposure to accounting and financial reporting standards, stakeholder management, and data modeling.As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams by participating in projects, performing basic tasks, and conducting research. This role emphasizes an observational and participatory approach, allowing you to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to the team's success. You will have
The Opportunity
to develop your personal brand and build commercial awareness in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating internal controls
- Participating in the analysis and interpretation of financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Assisting in the application of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards to support accurate financial reporting
- Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency
- Utilizing data visualization techniques to present audit findings and insights effectively
- Collaborating with stakeholders to manage expectations and improve relationships
- Contributing to project management tasks to achieve audit objectives within specified timelines
- Applying IT audit methodologies to assess information technology infrastructure and controls
- Conducting risk analysis to identify potential issues and recommend mitigation strategies
- Supporting the development and implementation of operational risk management processes
- Assisting in report writing to summarize audit results and provide actionable recommendations
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Accounting & Technology, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems & Accounting, or Business Administration/Management
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Excelling in Business Process Improvement and Data Analysis
- Utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Supporting teams with Internal Audit and IT Audit tasks
- Developing skills in Project Management and Stakeholder Management-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
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 an equal 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.
Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
Additional Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Business Process Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating organizational controls and processes. This role offers you the chance to delve into the world of audit and assurance, focusing on internal audit practices. You will gain exposure to accounting and financial reporting standards, stakeholder management, and data modeling.As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams by participating in projects, performing basic tasks, and conducting research. This role emphasizes an observational and participatory approach, allowing you to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to the team's success. You will have
The Opportunity
to develop your personal brand and build commercial awareness in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating internal controls
- Participating in the analysis and interpretation of financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Assisting in the application of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards to support accurate financial reporting
- Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency
- Utilizing data visualization techniques to present audit findings and insights effectively
- Collaborating with stakeholders to manage expectations and improve relationships
- Contributing to project management tasks to achieve audit objectives within specified timelines
- Applying IT audit methodologies to assess information technology infrastructure and controls
- Conducting risk analysis to identify potential issues and recommend mitigation strategies
- Supporting the development and implementation of operational risk management processes
- Assisting in report writing to summarize audit results and provide actionable recommendations
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Accounting & Technology, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems & Accounting, or Business Administration/Management
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Excelling in Business Process Improvement and Data Analysis
- Utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Supporting teams with Internal Audit and IT Audit tasks
- Developing skills in Project Management and Stakeholder Management-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
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 an equal 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.
PwC Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1420 Fifth Avenue Suite 2800, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
PwC Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1420 Fifth Avenue Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington , United States, 98101
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