Business Process Consulting Intern - Summer 2027

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$29 - $48

About The Position

At PwC, audit and assurance professionals provide independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information. Internal audit teams build, optimize, and deliver end-to-end internal audit services, including function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed services. They combine internal audit capabilities with industry and technical expertise to help organizations manage risk and protect value. The Business Process Consulting Intern will support teams conducting internal audits and evaluating organizational controls and processes. The internship provides exposure to internal audit practices, accounting and financial reporting standards, stakeholder management, and data modeling. The intern will learn PwC's practices while participating in projects, performing basic tasks, and conducting research, with guidance from experienced professionals. Interns are expected to contribute reliably to team assignments, take ownership of their development, listen and communicate effectively, seek and act on feedback, gather and analyze information, build commercial awareness, and apply professional and technical standards while upholding PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements. Travel may be required up to 80%.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree.
At application, client service interns are intended to be in the third year of a four-year degree program or the fourth year of a five-year program.
Apply a learning mindset and take ownership of personal development.
Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Adopt habits that sustain high performance and develop potential.
Listen actively, ask questions to check understanding, and express ideas clearly.
Seek, reflect on, act on, and give feedback.
Gather information from a range of sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.
Commit to understanding how business works and building commercial awareness.
Learn and apply professional and technical standards, and uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Accounting, Accounting & Technology, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems & Accounting, or Business Administration/Management.
Preference for an overall GPA of 3.3.
Proficiency in accounting and financial reporting standards.
Ability in business process improvement and data analysis.
Familiarity with GAAP and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Experience or skills supporting internal audit and IT audit tasks.
Developing project management and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Support teams in conducting internal audits and evaluating internal controls.
Participate in analyzing and interpreting financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Assist in applying accounting and financial reporting standards to support accurate financial reporting.
Engage in business process improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency.
Use data visualization techniques to present audit findings and insights.
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations and improve relationships.
Contribute to project management tasks to achieve audit objectives within specified timelines.
Apply IT audit methodologies to assess information technology infrastructure and controls.
Conduct risk analysis to identify potential issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support the development and implementation of operational risk management processes.
Assist with report writing to summarize audit results and provide actionable recommendations.
Participate in projects, perform basic tasks, and conduct research while learning PwC's practices.