Audit Intern, Japanese Practice | Multiple Locations Winter 2028

Audit Intern

KPMG is currently seeking an Audit Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team. At KPMG, we define the future of business by harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions that help our clients navigate change and enhance their competitive edge. We foster a people-first culture that promotes continuous learning and growth for all careers.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to conduct financial statement audits, ensuring accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding objectivity and independence to serve the capital markets.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of client operations while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks by reviewing financial results, relevant external information, current business trends, and client transactions, primarily for Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies requiring strategic assistance in Japan.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation detailing the understanding of client processes and technology systems, translating complex findings into actionable insights.
• Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology with guidance.
• Support a high-quality audit through task execution and professional interaction with clients and engagement teams.
• Support data-driven auditing by utilizing technologies and data analysis tools, including AI, Excel, Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Licensure

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Accountancy or an equivalent program.
• Must be pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business for this position.
• Must have completed at least one college-level accounting course at the time of application.
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must still have academic credits to complete to meet their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese, with the ability to use both languages in a business environment.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics is preferred; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI is 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.
• Strong technical acumen, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills. Must demonstrate the ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes with a professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, demonstrating professional judgment and skepticism while managing multiple priorities to deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity.

Logistics and Work Details

• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using personal transportation or public transport.
• Audit and Assurance professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site an average of three days per week; some client sites may require travel and overnight/extended stays.