Business Development Audit Specialist

1 month ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States KPMG Full time

Company Overview:

KPMG is a leading professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations across various industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients, and we are committed to being a great place to work and build a career.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Audit Intern to join our Audit Services team. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your skills, and gain valuable experience in the field of auditing.

Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team to conduct financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by ensuring accuracy and reliability of client financial information.
  • Contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients' operations while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
  • Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends, and client transactions.
  • Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of clients' processes and technology systems.
  • Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology.
  • Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions.
  • Support the use of Data and Analytics (D&A) in the audit, including data extraction and analysis; utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools to execute substantive audit procedures, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Power BI.

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program.
  • Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required prior to starting as an Audit Associate).
  • Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred.
  • Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Ability to navigate various computer applications, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel); aptitude to quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications used by our clients.
  • Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills; able to employ sound professional judgment and professional skepticism; flexible and adaptable team player; leadership experience; resourceful in delivering high-quality work; ability to demonstrate project management skills is a plus.
  • Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this role is around $70,000 per year, depending on location and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. We also provide Personal Time Off per fiscal year, and each year we publish a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provide two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.



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