Internal Audit and Controls Intern | Multiple Locations Summer 2027

KPMG Overview

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Internal Audit and Controls Intern

KPMG is currently seeking an Internal Audit and Controls Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various assignments focused on process, risk, and controls, including internal audit risk assessments; planning, scoping, execution, and reporting.
• Conduct internal control assessment, design, and testing; manage stakeholder communications to support business objectives; and assist with client Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Assist in the planning and execution of projects related to risk, control, and internal audit, leveraging automation tools.
• Conduct internal control testing and analyze results to determine the efficacy of business and IT processes and controls.
• Participate actively in internal audit engagements, performing analytical reviews of key client processes and data to improve control mechanisms and enhance business processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of internal audit findings and recommendations in reports, using clear and concise communication with clients and team members.
• Learn new and emerging technologies such as cyber, automation, artificial intelligence, modern ERP systems, and blockchain; apply learning to engagements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, or an equivalent program.
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Must possess a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong technical aptitude, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic outcomes, complemented by a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using personal or public transportation.
• Internal Audit and Controls professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site an average of three days per week; some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office).
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of data analysis techniques, including Generative AI applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Compensation and Benefits

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed, providing eligible employees two breaks annually where Personal Time Off is not required (one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday).

For more details on our benefits, please visit the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. You can obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA via: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAAudIACI_8_24.

EEO Statement and Application Process

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. We comply 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. Further information regarding KPMG's compliance with these laws can be found at the attached link.

Please note: No phone calls or agencies, please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, considering candidates as they apply until the opportunity is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any relevant roles of interest.

Los Angeles County Applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, exercising sound judgment, effectively managing stress, working safely and respectfully with others, exhibiting trustworthiness, and safeguarding business operations and company reputation. 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.