Business Process Consulting Intern - Summer 2027

PwC

Posted 11 days ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

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Responsibilities

Support teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating organizational controls and processes. Assist in the analysis of financial statements and the implementation of risk management strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree, and you are in your third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. You demonstrate proficiency in accounting and financial reporting standards, business process improvement, data analysis, and internal audit methodologies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GAAP

GAAS

Accounting

Financial Reporting Standards

Business Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Internal Audit

IT Audit

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

AI

Job Description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Controls

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

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

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

June 8, 2026The 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-workFor 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

At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. PwC: Audit and assurance, consulting and tax services PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. Please reach out to your advisors for specific advice.

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