Technology Assurance Audit Intern (Jun 2025)

About KPMG

KPMG, known for its inclusive culture and top-tier services, offers rewarding career paths across audit, tax, and advisory sectors. Join our team to thrive in an environment that values innovation and personal growth, recognized by leading publications for its excellence.

Your Role

KPMG is currently seeking a Technology Assurance Audit Intern to join our Audit Services team.

Responsibilities:

• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured documentation regarding our understanding of client's processes and information technology (IT) systems
• With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of the client's IT controls using appropriate standards and terminology
• Work as part of the audit engagement team to 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 IT Audit procedures, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Power BI; assist in the preparation of the related documentation
• Identify and communicate findings and recommendations to engagement team members
• With appropriate guidance, utilize technology, systems, tools, and innovations in support of engagement activities
• Learn new and emerging technologies and explore opportunities to use intelligent automation

Training & Development

Interns will gain expertise in preparing clear and structured documentation on client processes and IT systems while executing IT control testing with guidance. Working within the audit engagement team, they'll utilize various technologies and data analysis tools, such as AI, Excel, and Python, to conduct substantive IT audit procedures, fostering skill development and exposure to emerging technologies for intelligent automation beyond the internship.

Benefits

If you join full-time in the company, you'll have these benefits:

• Variety of medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal well-being benefits for mental health support
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year based on job classification and years of service
• Firmwide breaks holiday with no requirement to use Personal Time Off
• Financial Support and Rewards
• Health and Insurance

Career Progression

KPMG nurtures a culture of supportive career development, providing avenues for diverse career trajectories and ongoing learning. While many thrive in long-term careers with the company, others leverage their skills to succeed elsewhere, bolstering their resumes and preserving valuable connections within a robust network, ensuring their influence persists beyond their time at KPMG.

Work-Life Balance

At KPMG, striking a balance between work and personal life is essential, complemented by an extensive compensation package and a lively social ambiance. Through diverse sports teams, social gatherings, and community engagement initiatives, students can engage fully in a dynamic environment, supported by flexible work arrangements and a commitment to holistic well-being, fostering a rewarding experience both personally and professionally.

Culture & Vibe

For over 35 years, KPMG has nurtured a distinctive culture centered on supporting individuals and their ambitions, intertwining a belief that a good culture fuels good business. This environment champions inclusivity, change, and individual expression, illuminating their services with a unique strategy. Joining KPMG promises a lifestyle of success, consistency, and professional growth within a supportive community, empowering graduates to thrive authentically and reach new heights.

About You

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: bachelor's degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or equivalent program and double major in Accounting
• 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
• General understanding of business systems and technology, as well as data analysis tools
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday is preferred but not required
• Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking skills; demonstrated quality service mindset; ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; 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 your own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Technology 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)
• 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 visa status for this opportunity (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).

Sources

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• kpmguscareers.com
• kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits
• kpmg.com/ua/en/work-at-kpmg/clear-career-path
• https://www.youtube.com/@KPMGUSA