Tax Japanese Business Network; JBN Intern - Summer

Position: Tax Japanese Business Network (JBN) Intern - Summer 2026
Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are 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 start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

* Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.

* Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.

* Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.

* Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.

* Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.

* Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.

* Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.

* Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the PwC Private team you are expected to support various client service activities. As an Intern/Trainee you are expected to support teams, observe and learn, and participate in projects, focusing on gaining exposure to PwC practices and methodologies. You are expected to perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing to the team's success.

Responsibilities

* Participating in specific stages of engagements

* Researching tax law, rules, and regulations

* Analyzing applications and drafting memorandums

* Supporting select projects

* Demonstrating innovative thinking and teamwork

* Seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback

* Prioritizing and completing tasks flexibly

* Contributing to the team's success

What You Must Have

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

* Required cumulative GPA: 3.0

* 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.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., read, write, speak) with business level fluency in Japanese and English.

What Sets You Apart

* Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3

* Researching and analyzing tax laws and regulations

* Interacting with client and firm management

* Self-motivation and personal growth

* Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5 year program. Client service interns typically join us during the winter/spring or summer prior to their intended graduation year.

Travel Requirements

Up to 100%

Job Posting End Date

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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