Audit Japanese Business Network (JBN) Intern - Summer 2026

PwC•Cincinnati, OH

23d•$29 - $48

About The Position

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. In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion. 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. As part of the PwC Private team you play a role as an intern in PwC's core audit services provided to clients. As an Intern/Trainee you support teams, observe and learn, and participate in projects, focusing on gaining exposure to PwC practices. This opportunity allows you to perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, helping you to establish your personal brand and paving the way for more opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Required cumulative GPA: 3.0
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.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Japanese and English.

Nice To Haves

Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
Demonstrating interest in auditing and public accounting
Basic knowledge of financial and managerial accounting
Basic knowledge of taxation and financial reporting systems
Ability to research and analyze client and industry matters
Utilizing problem-solving skills and managing multiple tasks
Interacting with various levels of leadership
Self-motivating and taking responsibility for personal growth
Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5 year program.
Client service interns typically join us during the winter/spring or summer prior to their intended graduation year.