Supports transfer pricing and international tax projects through research, analysis, tax return assistance, intercompany pricing strategy development, and compliance activities. Collaborates with the Japanese Business Network to build cultural and market insight while learning PwC tax methodologies. The intern gathers information, identifies patterns, contributes to client-service projects, seeks feedback, and develops professional skills.
The Opportunity
As a Transfer Pricing - Japanese Business Network - Intern, you will engage with our Tax Services team to navigate the complexities of the global tax landscape. You will assist in optimizing tax strategies, minimizing risks, and seizing opportunities to drive compliance and maximize the bottom line. As an Intern, you will support teams and participate in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing reliably to the team's success.
In this role within our Tax practice, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the firm, you will start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into transfer pricing regulations and the Japanese Business Network, fostering cultural understanding and market insight.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in navigating the complexities of global tax landscapes
- Participating in projects focused on optimizing tax strategies and minimizing risks
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of consolidated tax returns for multinational companies
- Engaging in research and analysis of transfer pricing regulations to drive compliance
- Contributing to the development of intercompany pricing strategies aligned with value creation
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals in the field of international taxation
- Collaborating with the Japanese Business Network to foster cultural understanding and market insight
- Applying a learning mindset to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
- Gathering information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns
- Taking ownership of personal development by actively seeking feedback and asking questions
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Economics, Finance
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Japanese and English
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Supporting teams with basic tasks and research in transfer pricing
- Observing and learning from PwC's tailored tax services methodologies
- Participating in projects that optimize global tax strategies
- Navigating the complexities of international tax regulations
- Appreciating diverse perspectives and fostering cultural understanding
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
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.
As a Transfer Pricing - Japanese Business Network - Intern, you will engage with our Tax Services team to navigate the complexities of the global tax landscape. You will assist in optimizing tax strategies, minimizing risks, and seizing opportunities to drive compliance and maximize the bottom line. As an Intern, you will support teams and participate in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing reliably to the team's success.
In this role within our Tax practice, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the firm, you will start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into transfer pricing regulations and the Japanese Business Network, fostering cultural understanding and market insight.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in navigating the complexities of global tax landscapes
- Participating in projects focused on optimizing tax strategies and minimizing risks
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of consolidated tax returns for multinational companies
- Engaging in research and analysis of transfer pricing regulations to drive compliance
- Contributing to the development of intercompany pricing strategies aligned with value creation
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals in the field of international taxation
- Collaborating with the Japanese Business Network to foster cultural understanding and market insight
- Applying a learning mindset to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
- Gathering information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns
- Taking ownership of personal development by actively seeking feedback and asking questions
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Economics, Finance
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Japanese and English
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Supporting teams with basic tasks and research in transfer pricing
- Observing and learning from PwC's tailored tax services methodologies
- Participating in projects that optimize global tax strategies
- Navigating the complexities of international tax regulations
- Appreciating diverse perspectives and fostering cultural understanding
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
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.
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