Audit Korean Business Network - Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an Audit Korean Business Network Associate, you will engage in financial statement audits, contributing to the transparency and integrity of client financial reporting. Within our Assurance practice, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. As an Associate, you will build meaningful client connections, learn how to manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, using these challenges as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC, you will participate in project tasks, develop basic skills and knowledge, and respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs. You will use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Your work will fit into the overall strategy, helping clients gain confidence in their financial reporting and decision-making. You will uphold professional and technical standards, contributing to the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. This position offers a dynamic environment where adaptability and teamwork are key to delivering quality work and building a successful career.

Responsibilities

- Conducting financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Applying auditing methodologies to assess financial documents and internal controls
- Reviewing and verifying financial documents to confirm accuracy and adherence to accounting policies
- Analyzing financial trends and data to provide insights and recommendations for client decision-making
- Utilizing data analysis and interpretation skills to identify patterns and inform audit processes
- Collaborating with team members to support client engagements and deliver quality audit services
- Engaging in project management tasks to maintain timelines and manage audit deliverables
- Monitoring and addressing potential risks through effective issue management and risk identification
- Leveraging technical accounting knowledge to address complex financial reporting issues
- Developing a deeper understanding of client industries to tailor audit approaches and enhance service delivery

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Korean and English
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Utilizing auditing methodologies to enhance financial transparency
- Engaging in data analysis and interpretation for informed decision-making
- Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) effectively
- Excelling in teamwork and client support within diverse environments

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

October 30, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $104,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.