Internal Audit and Controls Intern | Multiple Locations Summer 2026

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
55 2nd Street (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2025
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It has also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it is no wonder we are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you are as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking an Internal Audit and Controls Intern to join our Audit and Assurance team Responsibilities: Engage in a variety of assignments focused on process and risk and controls, including risk assessments; internal audit strategy and execution; internal control assessment, design and testing; and audit committee reporting to support business objectives Assist in the planning and execution of projects related to risk, control and internal audit, leveraging automation tools Conduct internal control testing and analyze results to determine the efficacy of business process and controls Participate actively in internal audit engagements, performing analytical reviews of key client processes to improve control mechanisms and enhance business processes Contribute to the preparation and analysis of findings and reports, ensuring clear and concise communication with clients and team members Qualifications: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent program from an accredited college or university Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking skills, with knowledge of data analysis techniques, including Generative AI applications; ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; resourceful in delivering high-quality work 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) Applicant 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) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAATAI_8_24 California Salary Range: $86000 - $94000 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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