Audit Intern, Korean Practice | Multiple Locations Winter 2028

Location: Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY

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

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence; contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of our professional integrity; develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends and client transactions, primarily for Korean clients or non-Korean companies that need strategic assistance in Korea Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of client processes and technology systems; translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights With appropriate guidance, 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 data driven audit by utilizing a range of technologies and data analysis tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI

Qualifications

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 Completion of at least one college-level accounting course is required at the time of application

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

Bilingual in English and Korean with ability to use both Korean and English language skills in a business environment 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 and applications used by our clients Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity 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 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 (varies by office)

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