Japanese Practice Audit Summer Intern (May 2025)

About KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. They help organizations navigate complex business challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovation through expert guidance and advanced technology solutions.

Your role

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 their clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of their 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 Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies that need strategic assistance in Japan.
• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding their understanding of clients' processes and technology systems.
• 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 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; assist in the preparation of the related documentation.

Training & development

Interns will play a crucial role in conducting financial statement audits, emphasizing accuracy and independence. You'll develop skills in risk analysis, audit documentation, and execution of testing procedures, while also supporting the integration of Data and Analytics tools, contributing to high-quality audits tailored to Japanese clients or non-Japanese companies in Japan.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for this role ranges from $70000 - $85000 per year.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Well-being program (gyms, flu vaccination, health checks, sight tests, fruit days)
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Career progression
• Learning and development
• Comprehensive flexible working policy

Career progression

At KPMG, career progression is a dynamic journey of continuous learning and growth. Outstanding performance as an intern can open doors to a full-time Associate role, propelling you into a rewarding career in professional services. This internship experience is a pivotal beginning to your career journey, paving the way for exciting opportunities ahead.

Work-life balance

KPMG's working hours are flexible, and if a project’s nature allows, they also offer work from home. Their programs support every employee in finding the right balance between family, work, and free time. It places a special focus on the compatibility of career and family.

Culture & vibe

The company's culture is deeply entrenched in its values. KPMG has a work environment built on trust, mutual respect, willingness to collaborate, honesty, diversity, and flexibility. These values & qualities help bring out the best in their employees and are a good training ground for fresh graduates and interns. Fresh graduates and interns can grow and thrive in this kind of organization.

About you

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 before 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.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese with the ability to use both Japanese 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; 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 their clients.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong communication, time management and relationship-building skills; able to employ sound professional judgment and professional scepticism; 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.
• Audit 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).

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• kpmg.com/de/en/home/about/values-and-culture/diversity-at-KPMG/work-life-balance
• kpmg.com/ua/en/home/careers/work-at-kpmg/clear-career-path.html
• kpmg.com/ua/en/home/careers/work-at-kpmg/learning-development.html