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About the Role

KPMG is seeking an Audit Intern to join their Audit and Assurance team. This role involves contributing to financial statement audits, ensuring accuracy and reliability of client financial information, and developing an understanding of client-specific risks, primarily for Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies needing strategic assistance in Japan.

Responsibilities

Play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of our professional integrity.
Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends and client transactions, primarily for Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies that need strategic assistance in Japan.
Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of client processes and technology systems.
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology.
Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions.
Support the data driven audit by utilizing a range of technologies and data analysis tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program.
Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business.
Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
Completion of at least one college-level accounting course is required at the time of application.
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
Bilingual in English and Japanese with the ability to use both Japanese and English language skills in a business environment.
Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred.
Experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred.
Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, including U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications.
Strong 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.
Ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism.
Ability to 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.
Able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation.
Audit and Assurance 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.

Skills

AI
Excel
Alteryx
SQL
Power BI
MS Office
Technical Accounting
Financial Reporting
U.S. GAAP
Critical Thinking
Agility
Communication
Organization
Relationship-building
Professional Judgment
Skepticism

Location

Los Angeles County

Work Type

Hybrid
Internship

Experience Level

Early Career
Intern

Education Level

Bachelor of Accountancy
Master of Accountancy
CPA licensure requirements

Salary/Compensations

California Salary Range: $74000 - $100000

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
Variety of medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
Robust suite of personal well-being benefits
Personal Time Off
Paid holidays
Year-end break
July 4th holiday break

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer.
KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.