Assurance Intern

Description PURPOSE The Intern role is responsible for learning and applying their technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under close coaching and supervision. REPORTS TO/ ACCOUNTABILITY Consultant/ Senior Consultant KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills. Co-operative team player. Interest in business and commercial affairs Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Develops an understanding of the business and the Consultant role. Develops technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels. Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks. Builds working relationships at peer client level. Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses. Effectively documents work. As a member of the team - implements solutions for clients. Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner. Demonstrates an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments. Assists in proposal development and research gathering as requested. Participates in office wide initiatives – recruitment, marketing etc. Actively pursues self-development opportunities in line with the competency model. Builds strong team relationship skills. Ambassador to the Universities. Requirements KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Demonstrated record of retention of application of technical skills. Quality of work output. Integration into the team. Meeting assignment objectives (timeframes, budgets, outcomes). Client satisfaction. Participation in firm wide initiatives. Participation in recruiting and high school visitation activities. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Working toward Degree Qualification. Developing technical knowledge. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach. Strong communication skills. A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas. A general understanding of market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives.