Audit Intern

About the Role

KPMG is seeking an Audit Intern to join their Audit and Assurance team. This role is for the San Diego Summer 2027 program.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in financial statement audits, serving capital markets by ensuring accuracy and reliability of client financial information.
• Uphold principles of objectivity and independence.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of client operations while maintaining professional integrity.
• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, external information, current business trends, and client transactions.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding client processes and technology systems.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology.
• Support the execution of high-quality audits through assigned tasks and professional interactions.
• Utilize technologies and data analysis tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI, to support data-driven audits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AI
• Excel
• Alteryx
• SQL
• Power BI
• MS Office
• KPMG Audit tools and applications

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a 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).
• Must have additional academic credits to complete after the internship for degree and/or CPA eligibility.
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course at the time of application.
• 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, 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 in technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office.
• Ability to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Audit and Assurance professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week.
• Some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.